NIST PREP Postdoctoral Research Associate for Analysis of Real-World Mid-Band Aggregate Cellular Network Emissions

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Research Title: Analysis of Real-World Mid-Band Aggregate Cellular Network Emissions

The work will entail:
Conduct applied research implementing and developing data analysis methods for large, high-quality datasets of mid-band (3 GHz – 4 GHz) radio frequency (RF) spectrum measurements of deployed 4G and 5G cellular networks.  New data analysis methods and insights resulting from this position will help improve models for aggregate RF emissions, interference assessments, and deployments of cellular networks.  Position will require in-person work at NIST in Boulder, Colorado.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Implement advanced data analysis and data visualization methods in python.
• Work with NIST research scientists to extract meaningful insights from data.
• Research into novel data analysis methods.
• Prepare software and data for publication.
• Prepare manuscripts suitable for peer-reviewed publication.
• Present findings at academic conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related field received within the last 5 years.
• Excellent programming skills in python, including familiarity with the Pandas and NumPy libraries.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to generate independent research ideas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with application of advanced data analysis or machine learning methods to large datasets.
• Preferred: Strong background in statistics.
• Preferred: Strong background in signal processing.
• Preferred: Strong background in machine learning.
• Preferred: Familiarity with fundamentals of wireless communication systems.
• Preferred: Basic understanding of electromagnetic propagation and radio frequency engineering.
• Preferred: Track record of successful peer-reviewed publications.

Privacy Act Statement
Authority:  15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose:  The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the  Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
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