Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks University of Surrey in United Kingdom

University of Surrey’s 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks. This is a research-intensive opportunity at the intersection of wireless communications, generative AI, semantic communications, and token communications (TokenCom), with a focus on next-generation AI-native wireless systems.

The role sits within the Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6GIC, one of Europe’s largest academic research institutes in ICT. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research on TokenCom and related future network technologies, working with a strong research team and academic staff supporting the programme.

Research areas and keywords: wireless communication systems, 6G, semantic communications, token-based communications, generative AI, diffusion models, multimodal large language models, AI-native wireless networks.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a good honours PhD in wireless communications or AI/computer vision-related fields, with a strong publication record. Experience with state-of-the-art generative AI models and prior publications in top AI/CV venues or IEEE journals are preferred. Strong analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively are expected.

Funding and duration: the position is industry-funded, full-time, and fixed-term for 18 months, with the contract running up to September 2027.

How to apply: submit your application through the University of Surrey website with a CV and cover letter. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi at [email protected]. The vacancy page indicates online application via the university portal.