Research Fellow Full-time

Research Fellow

Join us in pioneering goal-oriented semantic wireless communications to define the 6G and beyond era:

• Design and implement cutting-edge AI-driven communication strategies, signal processing algorithms and simulation platforms for goal-oriented semantic wireless systems.
• Drive a high-impact ARC Discovery Project aimed at advancing sovereign telecommunications capability and unlocking 6G commercialisation potential.
• Collaborate and work closely with leading research scientists in wireless communications.

This position is a fixed term for a period of up to 30 months to contribute to the ARC Discovery Project, focusing on goal-oriented semantic wireless communications within the Information and Signal Processing Cluster at the School of Engineering. Key responsibilities include the design and implementation of novel AI-driven goal-oriented semantic communication strategies, signal processing algorithms, performance optimization methods, and simulation platforms. The successful candidate will join Prof. Yang's research group to work at the forefront of 6G innovation while assisting in the co-supervision of PhD students and the production of high-impact scholarly publications, co-supervised by Prof. Salman Durrani and working closely with Prof. Yansha Deng (King's College London, United Kingdom).

Applications are particularly invited from researchers who undertake high impact collaborative and cross-disciplinary research, and whose expertise in AI-driven wireless communications, semantic processing, and 6G network architectures to contribute to the Activity Cluster, School, and College.

To enquire about this role, please contact Professor Nan Yang via phone at +61 2 6125 6337 or email nan.yang@anu.edu.au.

ANU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and particularly welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, it is practice in the ANU College of Systems and Society to actively seek a gender mix of shortlisted candidates for interview. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

The ANU provides attractive benefits and excellent support to maintain a healthy work/life balance and offers generous remuneration benefits, including four weeks paid vacation per year, assistance with relocation expenses and 17% employer contribution to superannuation. We also offer generous parental leave, the possibility of flexible and part time working arrangements, a parental and aged care support program, dual career hire programs, staff and family tuition fee discounts, ANU school holiday programs, and childcare facilities on campus. For more information, visit: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources

Applicants must apply online via the ANU recruitment portal and should upload the following separate documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a full publication list and the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• A statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria.
• A 1-page statement outlining your research objectives for the next 2.5-3 years if appointed.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.