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Postdoctoral Associate
Job no: 536028
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Electrical and ComputerEngineering
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific
Job Description
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate position within Wireless@Virginia Tech (https://wireless.vt.edu/) in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. The position focuses on conducting experimental and theoretical research in positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), with particular emphasis on signal processing and receiver design using signals of opportunity, especially those originating from low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite systems.
The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research efforts in areas including LEO-based PNT, opportunistic navigation using communication signals, and advanced signal processing and estimation techniques for localization and timing. The postdoctoral associate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and external collaborators, and is expected to contribute to technical proposal development, research and development activities, and the publication of results in high-impact journals and conferences.
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Background in PNT, wireless localization, or related areas.
• Strong foundation in signal processing, including estimation and detection theory, and wireless communications.
• Experience with or strong interest in receiver design, signals of opportunity, and/or LEO satellite or communication-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with RF experimentation or wireless testbeds.
• Experience contributing to research proposals.
• Prior experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++ for wireless system simulation, algorithm development, or experimental validation.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 4, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at cpt19@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: April 9, 2026
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