Open job position at Adant for a Phd in Joint Sensing and Communication (JSAC)

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ADANT SRL is looking for a talented and motivated PhD candidate to join our team in Legnaro, Italy, as part of the SMARTEST project.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the PhD program at Politecnico di Milano and will contribute to cutting-edge research in Joint Sensing and Communication (JSAC). The research will focus on the development of innovative beam-steering WLAN systems and multi-beam, multi-band hopping mechanisms, with seamless integration into 5G NR FR2/FR3 cellular systems.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of academia and industry, contributing to next-generation wireless technologies

Full job description

Organisation/Company: ADANT SRL
Location: Legnaro, Padova, Italy
Research Field: Technology, Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Telecommunications)
Position: PhD (First Stage Researcher, R1)
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025, 00:00 (Europe/Rome)
Contract Type: Temporary (36 months, with possible extension)
Hours per Week: 40
Funding: Not funded by EU Research Framework Programme

Objectives:

  • Design novel beam-steering antenna systems and algorithms for next-generation WLAN systems.
  • Investigate fast multi-band, multi-beam hopping to optimize JSAC performance across mm-wave and sub-6 GHz bands with minimal overhead.

Expected Results:

  • Cutting-edge antenna solutions and beam-steering techniques for WLAN JSAC.
  • Practical strategies for multi-band, multi-beam hopping.

For detailed information on the PhD position and objectives, visit the SMARTEST website.

Requirements

Education:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering, with a focus on wireless systems, applied electromagnetics, signal processing, or related fields.
  • Candidates expecting to graduate before the start date are eligible (indicate in application).

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Self-sufficient, collaborative, highly motivated, and responsible with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Merit Factors (Non-Mandatory):

  • Experience in antenna design.
  • Knowledge of Python, WLAN, Italian language.
  • Publications in international conferences/journals.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Mobility: Must not have resided or worked in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment.
  • Career Stage: Must be a doctoral candidate (no prior PhD).
  • English Proficiency: IELTS (6.5+), TOEFL-iBT (90+), or Cambridge CAE-C (CPE) required for non-native English speakers without English-language education.
  • Exclusivity: Must work exclusively for this project.

Benefits

  • Net Salary: ~€1,900/month (living allowance) + €600/month (mobility allowance) + €660/month (family allowance, if applicable).
  • Funding Duration: 36 months (EC-funded, with potential for extension based on local supervisor and country regulations).
  • Competitive salaries and access to a dynamic, international research environment.

Application Process

To apply, send the following to job@adant.com (mailto:job@adant.com):

  1. Cover letter (max. 2 pages) detailing your interest, qualifications, and motivations.
  2. Curriculum Vitae, including courses, grades, publications (if any), and references.
  3. English proficiency test results (IELTS, TOEFL-iBT, or Cambridge CAE-C/CPE).

For further details or inquiries, contact job@adant.com (mailto:job@adant.com) or visit ADANT’s website.

Work Location

ADANT SRL
Via E. Fermi 22, 35020 Legnaro, Padova, Italy

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