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University of Oulu

PhD in Emergent Communication Protocols for Beyond 5G/6G Systems University of Oulu in Finland

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Fixed-term 3-year full-time doctoral researcher position funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks / GENOME project. Starting gross salary is approximately €4,251 per month before taxes, including the mobility allowance, with family allowance where applicable. The position also includes extensive training opportunities and standard staff benefits.

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Keywords

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Wireless Communication
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Protocol Design
Multi-agent System

About this position

University of Oulu’s Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC), within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher for the GENOME MSCA Doctoral Network.

This PhD opportunity focuses on emergent communication protocols for beyond 5G/6G systems, with research themes including learning-based protocol design, emergent semantic communication, multi-agent systems, and AI-native network architectures. The project is part of GENOME (GENerative and connected intelligence for 6G Open ManagemEnt), which develops AI-native solutions for autonomous network management across O-RAN, edge, and cloud domains. The work is carried out in the Intelligent Connectivity and Networks (ICON) group, which combines machine learning, optimization, control, and economics for next-generation wireless systems.

The doctoral researcher will develop cooperative multi-agent communication frameworks, design new signaling mechanisms and scalable learning strategies, and validate methods in representative beyond 5G/6G use cases. The role is research-intensive and interdisciplinary, with collaboration across partners in the doctoral network.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related field; strong foundations in probability, statistics, and linear algebra; strong English communication skills; and motivation for doctoral research. Programming experience in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is an advantage. MSCA mobility rules apply: applicants must not have lived or worked in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment, and must not already hold a doctoral degree.

Funding: the position is fixed-term for 3 years and funded under MSCA regulations. The starting gross salary is approximately €4,251/month before taxes, including mobility allowance, with family allowance where applicable.

Application window: apply by 31 July 2026 exclusively via the GENOME portal. The application must be in English and include a motivation letter, CV, transcripts, and referee contacts.

Supervisors/contact persons: Professor Mehdi Bennis and Associate Professor Sumudu Samarakoon at the University of Oulu.

Funding details

Fixed-term 3-year full-time doctoral researcher position funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks / GENOME project. Starting gross salary is approximately €4,251 per month before taxes, including the mobility allowance, with family allowance where applicable. The position also includes extensive training opportunities and standard staff benefits.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related field completed before the start of employment. A good understanding of probability, statistics, and linear algebra is required, along with strong written and spoken English. Applicants should be motivated for research and doctoral studies, and able to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments. Prior research experience, publications, thesis work, or relevant projects are appreciated. Programming skills in Python and experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks are an advantage. MSCA mobility rule applies: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment, and applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree.

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Finland

Research Interests

Internet Of Things

Computational Neuroscience

Federated Learning

Channel Modeling

Machine Learning

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University Name
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Finland

Research Interests

Cloud Computing

Multi-agent System

Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Wireless Communication