Postdoctoral Researcher - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Role Overview
• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .
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Position Summary
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct theoretical analysis, algorithm development, and simulation studies in the area of machine learning for wireless communications.
- Develop and implement machine learning techniques for communication systems, with a strong emphasis on producing high-quality research outcomes.
- Publish research findings in leading journals and conferences and contribute to the dissemination of project results.
- Assist the PI in preparing manuscripts, presentations, and research proposals.
- Participate in weekly research meetings and contribute to project reports and presentations for the project sponsor.
- Collaborate with graduate students and other researchers involved in the project and contribute to a productive and innovative research environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate proactively and effectively within a research team.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and passion for research.
- Research experience in wireless communications, signal processing, information theory, or related areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience in machine learning for wireless communications, with particular emphasis on interference management and channel coding.
- Strong publication record or demonstrated potential for publishing in leading journals and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to pursue high-impact research, generate new ideas, and contribute to proposal development and scientific writing.
Special Message To Applicants
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts
- Statements on Teaching Philosophy
- One representative publication / paper
- Names and contact information of two references
About Villanova University
A private Catholic research university.
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