PhD Position: Generalized & Explainable 6G Mobile Intelligence

About us
At RISE, we are dedicated to conducting research and innovation that addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our time. As Sweden’s research and innovation partner, we combine industry collaboration with cutting-edge research to drive technological advancement. We work at the intersection of academia, industry, and society to shape the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.

You will be part of the Applied Digitalization group, which is part of the Department of Industrial Systems. We are a dedicated team of about 22 people engaged in research, testing, and coordination in applied digitalization.

Your role
We seek a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an exciting research collaboration at the Industrial Systems Department at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, as part of the GEMINI project, funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) through the Research Institute PhD Grant. The selected candidate will be employed and primarily based at RISE, while being formally enrolled as a PhD student at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering (DET), Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.

The PhD student will conduct the research within an active, interdisciplinary environment and can collaborate with leading international universities and Swedish companies. The PhD research under GEMINI aims to develop innovative mobile intelligence solutions for next-generation 6G networks, focusing on building adaptive, trustworthy, and explainable AI-driven systems for real-time mobile communications.

Who Are You?
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of wireless and mobile communication networks, AI/ML, stochastic processes, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• A strong interest in 5G/6G technology, edge intelligence, and ethical, explainable AI systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following domains is highly desirable: software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations), advanced signal processing, real-time embedded systems, teleoperation frameworks, or edge intelligence technologies.
• As a candidate for this PhD position, you are driven by curiosity and passionate about the PhD focus area. You like challenges and are committed to delivering high quality research. Taking any initiative comes naturally for you, and you are also good at problem solving.

Do you want to know more or apply?
Contact Dr. Nishat I Mowla (nishat.mowla@ri.se). In RISE's recruitment processes, we do not request a cover letter. Instead, we ask you to answer a set of questions that help us better understand your skills and experience in relation to the advertised position.

But these should be uploaded:

• Attach CV

• Attach Transcript of records

• Certificates

• Others

• Code sample (optional)

Early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be conducted as applications are received. Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61.

Duration: 4 years (Full-time engagement)

Start Date: By September 2025

Scope: PhD Program (full-time)

Location: RISE Industrial Systems, Sundsvall, Sweden.