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PhD Positions in Next-Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Satellite Communications, and AI-Native NTN Johns Hopkins University in United States

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Available

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Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Wireless Communication
Satellite Communication
Beamforming
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About this position

PhD openings are being shared for Next-Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) at Johns Hopkins University, with research spanning satellite communications, 5G NR-NTN, AI-native NTN, and O-RAN.

There are two possible research tracks:

1) AI-Native NTN Systems & O-RAN
Build 5G NR-NTN architectures, protocols, and software stacks for satellite networks. Topics include propagation delay, Doppler, timing synchronization, satellite mobility, dynamic topology, beam/cell handovers, AI-native RAN optimization, and NTN-aware O-RAN RIC applications (xApps and rApps).

2) NTN Radio Units & Wireless Hardware
Design and prototype NTN radio units and RF front ends for satellite links, including beamforming, MIMO, and PHY-layer signal processing, with validation on FPGA and SDR platforms.

Preferred backgrounds include C/C++/Python, wireless protocol stacks, 3GPP NR-NTN, O-RAN, AI/ML, RF design, wireless communications, signal processing, and FPGA/SDR development.

This is a PhD recruitment post. No deadline or funding details are stated in the post. Interested candidates should email [email protected] and indicate which track matches their experience.

Funding details

Available

What's required

PhD applicants should have a background aligned with one of two tracks. For AI-Native NTN Systems & O-RAN, preferred skills include C/C++/Python, wireless protocol stacks, 3GPP NR-NTN, O-RAN, and AI/ML. For NTN Radio Units & Wireless Hardware, preferred background includes RF design, wireless communications, signal processing, or FPGA/SDR development.

How to apply

Email Farshad Firouzi at [email protected] if either research track fits your interests. Mention which track you are interested in and briefly summarize your relevant background.

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