Researcher on mobile networks for vehicular applications

The SDWN research line of the Mobile Wireless Internet group is looking for a professional researcher to work on advanced O-RAN and AI/ML architectures to support vehicular services.

The selected candidate will be responsible of:

• Developing a simulator to evaluate RRM algorithms for vehicular services in 6G networks
• Propose and evaluate the RRM algorithms discussed with other MWI researchers contributing to the project
• Lead TWINROAD and TARGET-X deliverables where the developed algorithms are reported
• Lead generation of scientific papers related to the developed algorithms
• As needed, contribute to experimental testbed demonstration activities in the TWINROAD and TARGET-X projects.

Specifically the researcher is expected to work on:

• Tailor O-RAN architecture components to support V2X application functions
• Define radio resource management algorithms that can help alleviate mobile network congestions derived from traffic jams
• Work on analyzing mobile network and vehicular datasets to derive resource management algorithms for vehicular applications
• Implement and validate the proposed resource management algorithms by means of simulations
• Contribute to generation of publications related to the developed algorithms and architectures
• Support other team members in extracting KPIs from several vehicular testbeds available in the R&D projects where i2CAT is participating

The research will be carried out in the context of the Spanish UNICO TWINROAD projects, and in the context of the SNS TARGET-X projects. In both projects i2CAT is leading vehicular activities in a vehicular testing environment where a 5G network supporting experimentation is available.

Funded by the subproject 6G public networks that integrate AI/ML functionalities to enable future V2X services (Reference TSI-063000-2021-29) by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and of Civil Service and by the "European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR" within the call "UNICO-5G I+D: Programa de Universalización de Infraestructuras Digitales para la Cohesión - 2021"

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full-time vacancy.
• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.
• Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
• You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.
• Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
• Annual leave of 27 working days.
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Free coffee and tea.
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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