The Project SMARTTEST has 11 vacancies for a PhD to work in the EU Horizon 2023 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Project. More detailed information on the PhD positions and the objectives can be found on the website of SMARTTEST.

SMARTTEST, a European Doctoral Network for Resilient Remote Healthcare using Intelligent Sensing and Communication Technologies, is funded by Horizon Europe (HORIZON) through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Training & Mobility Actions (TMA) in the form of a Doctoral Networks (DN) which will host 11 doctoral candidates across Europe and beyond. The inter/multi-disciplinary characteristics are guaranteed by the presence of six academic beneficiaries (University of Twente, KU Leuven, Politecnico di Milano, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, University Medical Center Utrecht, Technical University of Ostrava) and one industrial beneficiary (Adant Srl) located in four countries (the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Italy) which possess top class expertise in electromagnetic interference, electronic control, wireless systems, antennas, and propagation.

Furthermore, the inter-sectoral characteristic is guaranteed by the support of a series of industrial entities: ten Industrial partner organisations from three European countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Czechia) and even partners from Canada and the United States. Having Pharrowtech BV, Televic Healthcare, Remcom Inc., University of Waterloo, Goal 3, Ziekenhuis Groep Twente, Sentigrate (Eventegrate), Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur Benetronic s.r.o.,Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek, (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research), Domovy na Orlici, p.o. , Catalyze group forms a fully interrelated, integrated, and international consortium.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and curiosity-driven researcher;

• You have a master’s degree in electrical engineering: radio systems, telecommunication or radar, applied electromagnetics, signal processing, or other relevant field;
• You are interested in radio waves/signal/system relevant hardware, software, modelling, simulations, and/or algorithms (signal/data AI or ML);
• Self-sufficient but also collaborative, highly motivated and responsible, with interpersonal skills to work in an international team;
• You are proficient in English;
• Holding international publication is a plus;
• Specific MSCA eligibility rules.

The details of the over are in line with the MSCA Work Program related to Eligibility, Benefits and Salary:

Mobility:
Researchers are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e., move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment. At the time of selection by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.

Career Stage:
Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent, Doctoral Candidate (DC) or 0-4 yrs. (Post Graduate)

You are also eligible to apply, if you expect to graduate with your MSc. or equivalent before the targeted staring date. Simply indicate this clearly in your application form and/or CV and please provide an overview of the transcripts that are already available.

The candidate must be at the date of recruitment a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree). Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.

English language:
Doctoral Candidate (DCs) must demonstrate that their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to derive the full benefit from the network training.

Exclusivity
The candidate must be working exclusively for the action.

Each student will benefit from a wide-ranging training between universities, research centers and industry that will take advantage of both local and network-wide activities.

Salary (MSCA allowances)
Excellent salaries will be offered. Doctoral Candidate will benefit from the following MSCA allowances:

Monthly living allowance: 3,400 €/month {Bruto Salary}. This is adjusted through the application of a country correction coefficient to the living allowance of the country in which the researcher is recruited. The country correction coefficients are listed in Table 1 of the MSCA Work Programme . This Bruto salary is subject to taxes and all compulsory deductions under national legislation, including any employer contributions at the country in which the researcher is recruited.

Monthly mobility allowance: 600 €/month

Monthly family allowance, if applicable and depending on the family situation: 660 €/month.

The guaranteed PhD funding covered by the training network is for 36 months (i.e., EC funding, additional funding is possible, depending on the local Supervisor, and in accordance with the regular PhD time in the country of the hiring host). Check the vacancy description of each beneficiary for further clarification per country.

Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before February 1, 2025, and include:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position.
• A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications and references.
• An IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).

The first round of interviews will be held on March 19, 20 and 21, 2025.

For more information regarding these positions, you are welcome to contact Secretary Lillian Hannink via the following email address: e.m.hannink@utwente.nl or view the website of SMARTTEST