About this position
Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the Opportunity
- As a Postdoctoral Fellow, the candidate will conduct research on
- the fundamental theories of signal processing and explore their
- applications in modern communication systems. Work will emphasize
- the development and analysis of advanced methods in areas such as
- sparse signal recovery, compressed sensing, and statistical
- estimation, with a particular focus on their role in efficient
- transmission and robust communication.
- This work involves formulating rigorous analytical models,
- designing efficient algorithms, and establishing performance
- characterization methods that drive both theoretical progress and
- practical implementation in communication networks. Through these
- efforts, the Postdoc will generate impactful academic contributions
- that support the design of next-generation communication
- infrastructures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field by start date.
- Strong theoretical expertise in mathematical statistics, information theory, and the principles of signal estimation and detection, with the ability to translate these foundations into rigorous models and practical solutions for communication systems.
- Familiar with programming language including Python and MATLAB.
- Proven research and academic writing experience, including the preparation of high-quality scholarly articles for peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Experienced in mentoring and supervising students on research projects, with demonstrated leadership skills in guiding collaborative work.
- Excellent communication abilities, including fluent spoken English and strong presentation skills, enabling effective dissemination of research outcomes and active engagement in international academic discussions.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
- eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
- time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
- well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
- more information.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
- consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
- color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
- status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
- law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
- With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
- on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
- location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
- comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
- Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
- change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R136621-1
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How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.