Research Associate : Physical Layer Security (m / f / d)

The Wireless Connectivity group is developing a secure and dependable architecture for the Internet of Things (IoT) using Physical Layer Security.

We are looking for a Research Associate for Physical Layer Security (m / f / d) to creatively pursue our research agenda. Besides sharing your unique ideas, you will work at investigating new Physical-Layer Security techniques and protocols, by means of theoretical work, computer simulations and hardware demonstrations.

Your responsibilities

• Design and development of physical-layer security techniques and protocols
• Computer simulation and investigation of proposed techniques
• Supporting the development of hardware demonstrators
• Participation in writing research publications and project deliverables

Your profile

• Above-average MSc / Diploma or PhD degree in areas related to our research focus (Electrical / Computer Engineering) from renowned universities
• Good communication and writing skills in English
• An integrative and cooperative personality with excellent communication and social skills
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python
• Knowledge of wireless communications and information theory
• Knowledge of security protocols and architecture

What we provide

• An open and creative team
• Agile working hours and workflows
• Cross-disciplinary projects
• Work on future technologies
• Flat hierarchies for your ideas and flexible teams

If you have passion for new technologies and the desire to develop the connected world of tomorrow with us, we are looking for you.

Application Procedure :

• Your application should include: motivation letter, CV, copy of university degree certificate, short summary of Master or PhD thesis.
• Applications from women are particularly welcome. Complete applications should be submitted by e-mail as a single PDF document. Please reference “RA Phys. Layer Sec.” in the subject line. Applications that contain other file formats (e.g. Word, Excel) will not be considered in the selection process. Informal inquiries can also be submitted to the same address.
• The data submitted in the course of the application procedure will be processed by the Barkhausen Institut (BI) for the purposes of the application procedure. No data shall be passed on to third parties.