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Ghent University

PhD Doctoral Fellow in Integrated Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Network Planning at Ghent University Ghent University in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time doctoral fellow position. Initial appointment is 12 months and may be extended after positive evaluation up to a maximum of 48 months. Fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances; the grant is stated to be free of personal income tax. Additional staff benefits are mentioned.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Belgium

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Ghent University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Wireless Communication
Energy Efficiency
Digital Twin Technology
Optimisation
Channel Modeling
Electromagnetic Radiation
Physics

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Ghent University is advertising a doctoral fellow / PhD opening in the Department of Information Technology within the WAVES research group (Ghent University/IMEC, Belgium).

The project focuses on integrated planning of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (TN-NTN) for future 6G networks. Research topics include extending the WAVES terrestrial propagation and network planning tool for non-terrestrial communication, modeling LEO satellite and UAV communication and exposure, developing AI-based optimization algorithms for coverage/capacity/energy/exposure trade-offs, and enabling digital twin replanning using sensor data.

This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics Engineering, or a related Master of Science degree. The post is described as a research staff position and is suitable for applicants interested in wireless communications, radio channel modeling, electromagnetic exposure, and network planning.

Funding is provided as a full-time doctoral fellowship. The initial appointment is 12 months, with the possibility of extension after positive evaluation up to a maximum of 48 months. The fellowship amount is stated as 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances, and the grant is described as free of personal income tax.

Deadline: 2026-11-30 23:59. How to apply: send your application letter and CV to Isabelle Van der Elstraeten at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time doctoral fellow position. Initial appointment is 12 months and may be extended after positive evaluation up to a maximum of 48 months. Fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances; the grant is stated to be free of personal income tax. Additional staff benefits are mentioned.

What's required

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics Engineering, or a related Master of Science degree. Candidates should be enthusiastic and able to conduct research in terrestrial and non-terrestrial network planning, LEO satellite and UAV communication/exposure modeling, AI-based optimization, and digital-twin replanning in national and international projects.

How to apply

Send your application letter and curriculum vitae to Isabelle Van der Elstraeten by email. Applications should be addressed to Ghent University/IMEC, INTEC-WAVES, iGent, Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 126, B-9052 Gent, Belgium.

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