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We are looking for highly motivated PhD researchers with an interest in non-terrstrial communication systems design. The applicant should

• have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering,
• be ranked within the top 10% of their class in MSc and BSc, and have exceptional grades,
• have has strong communication skills and is fluent in English,
• have a solid background in wireless communication and networking fundamentals, 
• have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an international team.
• Experience in AI-enabled signal processing and machine learning algorithms is a valuable addition.
  

• A PhD scholarship for up to four years (subject to positive intermediate evaluations). If the applicant is non-EER, up to 1 year of pre-doc will also be supported. 
• An exciting research environment, working on the intersection between theory and implementation in a very multi-disciplinary research environment.
• A PhD title from a highly ranked university (#1 in Europe in terms of scientific innovation) after approximately 4 years of successful research.
• A thorough scientific education, the possibility of becoming a world-class researcher.
• A KU Leuven affiliation, one of the largest research universities in Europe.
• You will be working on a state-of-the-art topic with state-of-the-art laboratories.
• The possibility to participate in international conferences, workshops and collaborations with top EU research teams.

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