Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi

The University of Surrey is inviting applications for 20 fully funded PhD studentships under the China Scholarship Council (CSC) - Surrey Awards, specifically targeting outstanding Chinese students. The opportunity is based at the Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), University of Surrey, and focuses on cutting-edge research in "Emerging AI Technologies for Future Wireless Networks," including 6G, AI, and collaborative communications. The program is ideal for passionate and capable candidates interested in advancing the frontiers of wireless network technologies and artificial intelligence. Successful applicants will join a world-class research environment, working with leading academics such as Dr. Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi, Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the University of Surrey. The research themes prioritized for this studentship include Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, and Space Engineering, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, healthcare technologies, and advanced network systems. The studentship provides comprehensive funding: full tuition and bench fee waiver, a living stipend (including medical insurance) provided by the CSC, international roundtrip airfare between China and the UK, and a one-off visa application fee reimbursement. The program duration is up to 48 months, with a start date of October 1, 2026. Applicants must be citizens of the People’s Republic of China or eligible overseas Chinese students, hold an unconditional offer from the University of Surrey, and meet all academic and English language requirements. Candidates must also satisfy CSC criteria and agree to return to China upon completion of their studies. To apply, candidates should first identify and contact a prospective supervisor at Surrey, discuss their research interests, and then apply for a place on a relevant PhD programme, clearly indicating their intention to apply for the CSC-Surrey award. In addition, applicants must complete the CSC-Surrey studentship application form with their supervisor and submit it by January 19, 2026. If selected, candidates will also need to apply directly to the China Scholarship Council. For more details, visit the official studentship page or contact the Doctoral College at the University of Surrey. Keywords: AI technologies, 6G, wireless networks, communication systems, network technologies, collaborative communications, PhD studentship, China Scholarship Council, University of Surrey.

University of Surrey is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks at the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) / Institute for Communication Systems (ICS). This is an 18-month industry-funded research position, fixed term up to September 2027 . The project focuses on wireless communications , semantic communications , token communications , generative AI , and multimodal large language models , with work continuing the group’s recent TokenCom research line. Applicants should hold a good honours PhD in wireless communications or AI/computer vision , and should have a strong publication record. Experience with the design and training of state-of-the-art generative models such as diffusion models and MLLMs is specifically mentioned, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, proactive, and collaborative skills. Informal enquiries go to Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi at [email protected] . The vacancy page says to apply online with a CV and cover letter . The post is based in Guildford, UK, and the university notes relocation assistance and other staff benefits. Relevant research themes include future wireless networks , 6G , signal processing , semantic communication , and token-domain multiple access .

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.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of Surrey in Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks . The role is based at the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) within the Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) , University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. The research focus is on 6G wireless networks , generative AI , semantic communications , token communications (TokenCom) , and AI-native future wireless systems. This is an 18-month industry-funded , full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow position (up to September 2027). The post is intended for a researcher who can contribute to ongoing work on token-based semantic communication frameworks and related next-generation communication technologies. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a good honours PhD in wireless communications or AI/computer vision , with a strong publication record. Experience with wireless communication systems and familiarity with training/design of modern generative models such as diffusion models and multimodal large language models is expected. Preference is given to candidates with publications in top AI/CV venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR) or leading IEEE journals (e.g., IEEE JSAC, ComST). How to apply: submit a CV and cover letter through the University of Surrey vacancy page. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi at [email protected] . Research context: the post aligns with recent work on TokenCom, semantic orthogonality, token-domain multiple access, and large-model-driven communication frameworks for text, image, and video transmission.