MSCA Doctoral Candidate (DC) in Sensor and data fusion techniques for vehicular communication performance enhancements

Robert Bosch GmbH is seeking to appoint one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on “Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems a Network of Doctoral Students” (ISLANDS).

The Role: The DC will study sensor data fusion techniques in automotive applications and will develop ISAC mechanisms. The project will target evaluation of new concepts and mechanisms with the help of simulation and analytical tools. Specifically, the DC will investigate how distributed sensing improves sensing performance using the devices/network infrastructure and how to jointly analyse sensing performance including also non-3GPP sensing measurements. The DC will also investigate efficient mechanisms and architectures for sharing sensor data for distributed fusion and inference (secondment at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT) and will investigate how spectrum sharing frameworks can be used in conjunction with distributed sensing data fusion (secondment at The American College of Greece, Research Center, ACG-RC).

Position: BOSCH-1 Title: Sensor and data fusion techniques for vehicular communication performance enhancements.

Scientific context: Sensing the physical world with Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) using the cellular infrastructure is expected to provide a new sensor input for vehicles. To achieve advanced driving capabilities, inputs from various vehicle sensors (with the new ISAC dimension) need to be fused appropriately for maximizing the accuracy of the vehicles’ view of the world.

Objectives: Study sensor data fusion techniques from 3GPP/non-3GPP sources in automotive applications and develop ISAC mechanisms.

Expected results: Fusion schemes for sensing data; determine modification to 5G+ protocol stack to enable ISAC in automotive scenarios. Acquired knowledge: Automotive communication and sensor fusion techniques, cellular communication protocol stack and evaluation methodologies.

Planned secondment(s): Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany for 3 months, and The American College of Greece, Research Center (ACG-RC), Greece for 3 months. Total time planned will not exceed 6 months. Ph.D. enrolment: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake postgraduate research in support of the agreed doctoral research project.
2. Work closely with the academic supervisors to ensure the compatibility of the individual project with the overall goals of ISLANDS.
3. Present and publish research in both academic and non-academic audiences.
4. Attend and participate to academic and non-academic conferences, events and seminars.
5. Attend and participate to all training events and supervisory meetings.
6. Beseconded to other network partners as necessary to fulfil the grant obligations.
7. Prepare progress reports and similar documents on research for funding bodies, as required.
8. Contribute to the delivery and management of the wider programme, including attending and participating in programme committee meetings.
9. Actively contribute to the public engagement and outreach activities as described in the grant agreement. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the DC may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the attention of Dr. Andreas Müller, according to the following procedure:

1. Registration and submission of the application material to the ISLANDS recruitment website (https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/jobs/).
2. Application at the Bosch careers website (https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/BoschGroup/743999971757923-phd-on-6g-key-tec hnologies-f-m-div-).

Please note that it is essential that the candidate makes a double submission of his/her application by executing both the above steps 1) and 2).

Note 1: Informal enquires for further information about the positions can be sent to Dr. Andreas Müller andreas.mueller21@de.bosch.com and Dr. Frank Fischer frank.fischer@bosch.com

Note 2: By registering in the website mentioned above at point 2), the applicants agree that all members of the ISLANDS project can access their personal data and application material.

Each application must include the following material:

1. A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying for the post.
2. A curriculum vitae setting out the educational qualifications as well as any additional scientific achievements and publications.
3. Evidence of English proficiency.
4. Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates (if available at the time of application).
5. Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts.
6. Any additional material useful for the assessment of the candidate (e.g., recommendation letters, research project/statement in agreement with the requirements specified in previous text).