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Master’s Thesis in Differentiable Ray Tracing for Radio Propagation Modeling AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH in Austria
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Master thesis position for 6 months with EUR 1,379.60 gross per month for 20 hours/week.
Country
Austria
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH in Vienna, Austria is advertising a master’s thesis position in the Reliable Wireless Communication and Sensing research group at the Center for Digital Safety & Security.
The thesis topic is “Differentiable Ray Tracing for Radio Propagation Modeling”. The project focuses on advancing differentiable ray tracing for realistic large-scale radio propagation, including either integrating atmospheric refraction models into the Sionna RT framework or learning electromagnetic environment properties directly from channel measurements.
You will work on simulation workflows for large-scale radio propagation, combining physics-based propagation models with discrete ray tracing, low-complexity ray-shooting, and gradient-based optimisation. The role offers hands-on experience with wireless communication simulation frameworks, electromagnetic wave propagation, inverse modeling, and AI-enabled optimisation methods.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should be pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field. First experience in atmospheric refraction modeling for ray tracing or learning environment properties using differentiable ray tracing is required. Strong Python skills are expected, and experience with object-oriented development, electromagnetics, wave propagation, wireless communications, ray tracing, geometric optics, optimisation, machine learning, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Sionna is beneficial. Good English skills are required.
Funding: 6-month thesis project with EUR 1,379.60 gross per month for 20 hours/week.
How to apply: submit your CV, cover letter, relevant certificates/transcript of records, and proof of identity online through the job listing. The cover letter must explicitly address profile (i) or (ii) and explain how your background matches it.
Location: Vienna, Austria.
Funding details
Master thesis position for 6 months with EUR 1,379.60 gross per month for 20 hours/week.
What's required
Applicant must be pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field. First experience in either atmospheric refraction modeling for ray tracing or learning environment properties using differentiable ray tracing is required, and the cover letter must explicitly address profile (i) or (ii) and substantiate the claimed expertise. Strong Python programming skills are required; object-oriented software development is an advantage. Basic understanding of electromagnetics, wave propagation, wireless communications, or computer graphics is required. Knowledge of ray tracing, geometric optics, optimisation methods, or machine learning is beneficial but not required. Experience with NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Sionna is a plus. Good written and spoken English skills are required, and the candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
How to apply
Submit the complete application online with CV, cover letter, relevant certificates/transcript of records, and proof of identity. The post says to apply online via the job listing.
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