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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Department of Computer Science - **Company:** Universiteit Antwerpen - **Location:** Antwerpen, Belgium (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Signal Processing, Pytorch, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Software Library - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.atpnl.uantwerpen.be/psc/atpnl/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=300&JobOpeningId=4534&PostingSeq=1 ## About the Role * You hold a master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent or you will have obtained it by the time you start. * You can demonstrate excellent study results (as a minimum requirement distinction and preferably great distinction). * You have a profound knowledge of wireless communications and signal processing, including communication system modeling, performance evaluation, and optimization. * You have strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab. * Knowledge of energy-efficient communication systems, network energy modeling, or renewable energy integration is a strong asset. * Knowledge of data analysis, optimization, and machine learning techniques is a plus. * Knowledge of machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow), SDR hardware (e.g., USRP) and software (e.g., GNURadio, Matlab, LabView) is a plus. * Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp's educational vision. * Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies. * You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. * You have a high proficiency in oral and written English at the C1 level. * You are a team player and work collaboratively with other researchers. * You have strong communication skills., + your academic CV (educational record, research experience, work experience, teaching experience, etc.), + an English proficiency certificate, + at least 2 references. ## Description The offered position contributes to the imec.prospect Resilient Communications (ResCom) project that aims to provide resilient cellular communication through technological innovations, which are integrated into a "resilient-by-design" reference architecture (a resilient blueprint) to ensure connectivity and service continuity for both the general public and emergency responders during crises. A major power outage, such as the one that affected Spain, Portugal, and south of France in Spring 2025, is a representative example of such crisis that disrupted telecommunications, transportation, and emergency response systems. The project will develop solutions for resilience against communication jamming, backhaul failure, core network failure, and extended energy provision failure. The objective of this PhD research is to develop novel energy optimization mechanisms for maintaining network operation during long-term energy provision failures. The candidate will design and analyse an energy consumption model for modern cellular base stations that accounts for contribution of multiple components and functions, such as idle static power, MIMO operation, pilots, dynamic bandwidth and transmit power dependent components. The goal is to propose a strategy for a graceful shutdown of the base station, meaning that network capabilities will be downgraded gracefully with time. Additionally, the potential of renewable energy sources to further extend the network lifetime will be investigated. The developed methods will be analytically characterized, optimized, and validated through simulation and experiments. For experiments, IDLab-UAntwerp's world-class research infrastructure, including GPU Lab, Software Defined Radios and programmable beamformers, as well as research infrastructure provided by industrial project partners will be used. As a PhD candidate, you are expected to perform the following tasks: * You will conduct high-quality research under the supervision of Prof. Jeroen Famaey as a member of the IDLab-UAntwerp research group at imec and the University of Antwerp. * You will closely collaborate with other researchers at IDLab-UAntwerp. * You will write detailed technical evaluation reports on the developed solutions, implementation, and experiments, leading to publications in major conferences and journals in the field of wireless communications, signal processing, and/or embedded computing. * You will assist in teaching lab sessions of relevant courses at bachelor or master level (at most 10% of your time). ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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