Researcher in 6G and vice-director of the SweWIN research center

Job description

We are looking for a vice director for the research center Swedish Wireless Innovation Network (SweWIN). The center aims to make the next-generation wireless technology sustainable, resilient, and fair through 5-10 years of research collaboration between KTH, RISE, Ericsson, Saab, ABB, and smaller Swedish companies.

50% of the job consists of supporting the center director (Prof. Emil Björnson) in the scientific operation of SweWIN. This includes organizing workshops and lectures, disseminating research results on social media and the web, preparing scientific reports, documenting and coordinating research activities, and representing/presenting the center in various contexts.

The remaining 50% consists of conducting research in wireless communication, localization, and radar, with a focus on the physical layer of the protocol stack. The duties both consist of leading one’s own research assignments and supervising students. It also includes applying for research funding to broaden the research activities and acquire academic merits.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international, and dynamic working environment
• A unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of a leading 6G research center
• A job that combines research administration with own research
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in the subject area and at least four publications in IEEE transactions (or similar)    
• Work experience after the doctoral degree, as a postdoctoral researcher or in industry    
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English as the daily work requires it, and the ability to collaborate
• Strongly motivated, quality-oriented, and independent in your way of working

Preferred qualifications

Your ambition is to lead, enable and inform about research of the highest international class, without personally being at the center of attention. It is commendable if you have: 

• Experience in coordinating research projects or centers    
• Researched in collaboration between university and industry
• Worked to make research results utilized in practice
• Organized conferences, workshops, or similar
• Supervised students and teaching experience
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.

2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.

3. Brief description of which activities you think a research center should have in order to achieve international visibility. (Maximum 1 page)

4. Brief account of your research interests and future goals. (Maximum 1 page)

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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About KTH

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