For further development of our research on advanced 6G-enabled systems, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Intelligent Networked Systems

What you will do

• Coordinate and technically steer the research activities related to next-generation network architectures, intelligent orchestration, and resilient connectivity within a large European collaboration.
• Lead the design and implementation of AI/ML lifecycle workflows enabling intelligent behavior across the network stack (user applications, edge components, and AI-driven network functions).
• Develop and integrate 6GApp‑like components, including:
  • vertical application logic that reacts to network conditions,
  • network‑application logic (AI‑based optimization, automation, and closed‑loop control),
  • multi-layer orchestration pipelines for intent‑based programmability.
• Contribute to the orchestration of network intelligence, including:
  
  • AI-based decision engines for edge/cloud continuum,
  • real-time KPI/KVI monitoring,
  • automated network and application adaptation workflows,
  • integration with network exposure APIs and RAN/edge intelligence layers.
• Contribute to the development of prototypes and experimental workflows in advanced 5G/6G testbeds (private networks, edge compute, telemetry systems, programmable RAN).
• Collaborate closely with academia and industry partners to build practical and safe AI-driven network solutions.
• Publish high‑quality scientific outputs and support the supervision of junior researchers.

Research group

You will join the Programmable and Intelligent Networks (PIN) team within IDLab, a research group of the University of Antwerp in collaboration with imec.

The group focuses on:

• Intelligent automation in 5G/6G networks
• AI-driven orchestration and zero-touch management
• Distributed intelligence in the edge–cloud continuum
• Network digital twins for predictive optimization
• 6GApps and network‑application frameworks
• Open RAN, programmable network exposures, and testbed‑driven validation

Our living labs and testbeds host cutting-edge infrastructure, including programmable core networks, edge clusters, private 5G/6G systems, and RAN intelligent control environments. Your work will directly advance our leadership in intelligent 6G application orchestration and AI-driven network functions at the Belgian trial sites in EU projects.