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Ghent University

Fully Funded PhD in Deterministic 6G Networks and Time-Sensitive Wireless Connectivity Ghent University in Belgium

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

The position is fully funded through a four-year doctoral fellowship. It begins with an initial 12-month contract that may be extended to 48 months following a positive evaluation. The fellowship provides the net salary of an academic assistant, is tax-exempt under Belgian regulations, and includes staff benefits.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University

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Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Wireless Communication
Real-time Systems

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About this position

Ghent University in Belgium is offering a fully funded PhD position in specialized time-sensitive wireless connectivity for demanding markets. The research is hosted by IDLab’s Intelligent Wireless Networking Team within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.

The doctoral thesis will investigate deterministic 6G networks, wireless Time-Sensitive Networking, openwifi, FPGA platforms, and mission-critical communications. The project is particularly relevant to applicants interested in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, wireless networks, real-time systems, signal processing, and next-generation communication infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in computer science, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or a related discipline and have excellent academic results. Knowledge of wireless networks, C/C++, Linux, FPGA design, signal processing, or real-time systems is advantageous.

The fellowship is fully funded for four years. An initial 12-month contract can be extended to 48 months after a positive evaluation. Funding provides the net salary of an academic assistant, is tax-exempt under Belgian regulations, and includes staff benefits. Applications should be submitted before the end of November 2026 through the advertised Ghent University/IDLab vacancy page.

Funding details

The position is fully funded through a four-year doctoral fellowship. It begins with an initial 12-month contract that may be extended to 48 months following a positive evaluation. The fellowship provides the net salary of an academic assistant, is tax-exempt under Belgian regulations, and includes staff benefits.

What's required

Applicants need a Master’s degree in computer science, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or a related field, with excellent academic results. Experience or skills in wireless networks, C/C++, Linux, FPGA design, signal processing, or real-time systems are advantageous.

How to apply

Apply through the Ghent University/IDLab vacancy page for the PhD Position in Specialized Time-Sensitive Wireless Connectivity for Demanding Markets before the end of November 2026.

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