The 6G National Research Programme is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the field of 6G technologies. As part of the Communications Hub for Empowering Distributed Cloud Computing Applications and Research (CHEDDAR), we are focused on advancing the integration of UK expertise in communications and networking to maintain the country's leadership in 6G technologies. Our research is generously funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technologies (DSIT). By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts nationwide and contribute to groundbreaking projects in the field.

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join our team and lead the research efforts in the domain of Foundation Models for 6G. As part of the CHEDDAR Hub, you will work alongside a diverse group of researchers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of 6G technology. Your primary responsibility will be to spearhead research initiatives aimed at developing foundation models, contributing to the advancement of autonomy in telecommunication networks.

Holding a PhD (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) in Computer Science/Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a closely allied discipline, you will have a background in cloud technologies for communication systems, and in programming with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Rust, C/C++). 

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

There are seven positions available across the CHEDDAR project. To view the other roles, click here.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Syed Zaidi, Associate Professor 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5241 or email: [email protected] 

OR

Jie Xu, Professor

Email: [email protected]