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This will entail the validation (numerical and experimental) of reconfigurable multi-carrier signals for high-capacity transmission and high-resolution fiber sensing., Master Degree or equivalent, Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent, Candidates must hold a master's degree or equivalent qualification giving access to doctoral education, obtained before employment and enrolment. See below the Elegibility Criteria for more information. * A relevant background in physics, photonics, optics, electrical/electronic or communication engineering, computer or data science, applied mathematics, signal processing, control engineering, or another closely related discipline, as specified for the position. * Sufficient spoken and written English for doctoral research, training and scientific publication. A certificate is required only where mandated by the doctoral-awarding institution. * Readiness to work at the recruiting location, undertake international and intersectoral secondments, and attend INSIGHT training and consortium events., * A master's degree or equivalent qualification giving access to doctoral education, obtained before employment and enrolment. * A relevant background in physics, photonics, optics, electrical/electronic or communication engineering, computer or data science, applied mathematics, signal processing, control engineering, or another closely related discipline, as specified for the position. * Sufficient spoken and written English for doctoral research, training and scientific publication. A certificate is required only where mandated by the doctoral-awarding institution. * Readiness to work at the recruiting location, undertake international and intersectoral secondments, and attend INSIGHT training and consortium events. Specific requirements for the individual positions * Please check specific requirements for each available position, described on the recruitment portal, https://insight-recruitment.csic.es/ to ensure you are eligible. Selection process Candidates may apply for up to three INSIGHT positions and must rank them in order of preference. Applications must be submitted in English through the application portal. Email applications will not be considered unless this alternative method has been agreed as a reasonable accommodation., * Motivation statement addressing the selected project or projects. * Bachelor's and master's degree certificates, or equivalent, and academic transcripts. * Completed MSCA mobility chronology and doctoral-status declaration. ## Description Applications are invited for 15 fully funded Doctoral Candidate positions within INSIGHT, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. INSIGHT will train a new generation of researchers in optical integrated sensing and communication, aiming towards compatibility by design, by combining expertise in optical communications, distributed fibre sensing, photonic integration, frequency combs, structured light, digital signal processing, machine learning, network optimisation and industrial sensing applications. Each Doctoral Candidate will undertake an individual research project within a coordinated international and intersectoral 36-month programme. The programme includes advanced scientific training, transferable-skills development, secondments at academic and industrial partners, joint workshops and network meetings, international conferences, and training in research integrity, open science, innovation, communication, entrepreneurship and intellectual property. The selected candidates will be employed by the relevant INSIGHT recruiting beneficiaries and enrolled in a doctoral programme at the designated degree-awarding institution, subject to its admission requirements. Available Projects/Positions, Eligible applicants will be assessed through an open, transparent and merit-based process appropriate to their career stage. Publication history is not mandatory, and career breaks and non-linear career paths will be considered relative to opportunity. Selection will follow a two-step procedure. Step 1: Written Assessment, based on the candidate's CV, motivation letter and other documented merits * Academic preparation and relevant knowledge, 60% * Relevant research/technical experience 30% * Motivation and other merits 10% Candidates shortlisted for one or more of the available positions after step 1 will be contacted for one or more interviews Step 2: Interview and final decision Shortlisted candidates will complete a structured online interview and, where deemed appropriate, a short practical assessment. The panel will establish an appointable ranking and reserve list. INSIGHT may re-advertise a position if no candidate meets the required standard. Some of the individual institutions might legally require the candidates to undergo additional steps in the selection process, according to local regulations. Additional comments