The American College of Greece | Job Openings @ ACG-RC

Position: Doctoral Candidate for ISLANDS

The American College of Greece Research Center (ACG-RC) is seeking to appoint one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network “Integrated Sensing and Communications for Future Vehicular Systems: A Network of Doctoral Students” (ISLANDS).

The Role

The Doctoral Candidate will study sensor data fusion techniques in automotive applications and will develop Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) mechanisms for future vehicular systems. The project will primarily target the evaluation of new concepts and mechanisms through simulation-based and analytical tools.

In particular, the Doctoral Candidate will investigate how distributed sensing can improve sensing performance by exploiting devices and network infrastructure, and how sensing performance can be jointly analysed by considering both 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and non-3GPP sensing sources. The project will also examine efficient mechanisms and architectures for sharing sensing-related information to support distributed fusion and inference.

The research will primarily rely on synthetic data generated through suitable simulation environments, analytical models, and controlled evaluation scenarios. Where relevant and feasible, the project may also explore the use of publicly available real-world datasets, measurement traces, or benchmark data sources. The availability of (possibly, proprietary) automotive sensor measurements will be sought, to the extent possible, but will not be considered a prerequisite for the successful execution of the project.

The Doctoral Candidate will investigate efficient mechanisms and architectures for sharing sensor data for distributed fusion and inference during the planned secondment at Nokia. The Candidate will also investigate how spectrum sharing frameworks can be used in conjunction with distributed sensing data fusion during the planned secondment at University of Cassino and Southern Lazio.

Position title

“Sensor and Data Fusion Techniques for Vehicular Communication Performance Enhancements”

Scientific Context

Sensing the physical world through Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) using cellular infrastructure is expected to introduce an additional sensing capability for future vehicular systems. This capability can complement conventional vehicle-based sensing and support a more accurate, reliable, and robust perception of the surrounding environment.

The project will consider heterogeneous sensing inputs, including network-assisted ISAC measurements, vehicle-based sensing information, and radar-related sensing data. These inputs will be studied within a unified sensor/data fusion framework, with emphasis on how distributed sensing sources can be combined to enhance vehicular communication and perception performance.

The methodological focus will be on simulation-based evaluation, analytical modelling, and synthetic data generation. Radar and other sensing modalities will therefore be represented mainly through simulation models, synthetic measurements, analytical abstractions, or suitable public datasets, where available. The project will not depend on the deployment of dedicated sensing hardware or access to proprietary automotive sensor infrastructure.

This approach will allow the systematic study of distributed sensing and data fusion mechanisms under controlled, repeatable, and configurable vehicular scenarios. Real-world datasets or measurement traces may be used as complementary validation sources if they are publicly available and appropriate for the considered ISAC and vehicular sensing scenarios.

Objectives

The main objective of the project is to study sensor data fusion techniques from 3GPP and non-3GPP sources in automotive applications and to develop ISAC mechanisms for vehicular communication performance enhancement.

More specifically, the project aims to:

investigate sensor and data fusion techniques for vehicular and automotive scenarios;
develop simulation-based and analytical models for evaluating ISAC-enabled sensing and communication mechanisms;
study how distributed sensing can improve sensing accuracy, reliability, and robustness;
analyse how 3GPP and non-3GPP sensing sources can be jointly considered in fusion and inference processes;
investigate mechanisms for sharing sensing-related information across distributed devices and network infrastructure;
examine how spectrum sharing frameworks can support distributed sensing data fusion;
identify possible modifications or extensions to the 5G+ protocol stack to support ISAC functionality in automotive scenarios.

Expected Results

The expected results of the doctoral project include:

fusion schemes for sensing data in vehicular and automotive scenarios;
simulation-based and analytical evaluation frameworks for ISAC-enabled distributed sensing;
synthetic-data-driven assessment scenarios for studying sensor/data fusion mechanisms;
possible use of public real-world datasets or measurement traces, where available and appropriate;
identification of protocol-level modifications or extensions to the 5G+ protocol stack to enable ISAC in automotive scenarios;
evaluation methodologies for distributed sensing, sensor fusion, and communication performance enhancement.

Acquired Knowledge

The Doctoral Candidate is expected to acquire knowledge and expertise in:

automotive communication systems;
sensor and data fusion techniques;
Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC);
cellular communication protocol stacks;
distributed sensing and inference;
simulation-based and analytical evaluation methodologies;
synthetic data generation and controlled scenario modelling;
spectrum sharing frameworks for future vehicular systems.

Planned Secondment(s)

The Doctoral Candidate will undertake planned secondments at:

Nokia (Stuttgart, Germany), for 2 months;
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, for 2 months.

The total planned secondment period will not exceed 6 months.

Ph.D. Enrollment

The chosen Doctoral Candidate will enroll for the PhD degree in one of the ISLANDS project’s academic partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Doctoral Candidate will:

undertake postgraduate research in support of the agreed doctoral research project;
work closely with the academic supervisors to ensure the compatibility of the individual project with the overall goals of ISLANDS;
develop, evaluate, and document simulation-based and analytical methodologies for the project;
generate and analyse synthetic data for controlled vehicular sensing and communication scenarios;
explore the possible use of publicly available real-world datasets or measurement traces, where appropriate;
present and publish research results to both academic and non-academic audiences;
attend and participate in academic and non-academic conferences, events, seminars, training activities, and supervisory meetings;
be seconded to other network partners as necessary to fulfil the grant obligations;
prepare progress reports and similar documents on research for funding bodies, as required;
contribute to the delivery and management of the wider programme, including attendance and participation in programme committee meetings;
actively contribute to public engagement and outreach activities as described in the grant agreement.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Doctoral Candidate may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above duties and responsibilities.

* The ISLANDS project is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101120544.

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Liquid Antennas and Electromagnetic Signal Processing for 6G

Join a frontier research effort shaping the future of sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems.

We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to the newly kicked-off Horizon Euro project MULTIPLY-6G, which is part of the 6G SNS program.

The position focuses on advanced multiple-antenna technologies based on electromagnetic signal processing with liquid antenna integration, targeting low-complexity, energy-efficient, and highly reconfigurable architectures for next-generation wireless networks.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of electromagnetics, antenna engineering, programmable metasurfaces, and intelligent beamforming, helping define innovative hardware platforms for future smart networks and services.

Role overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, modelling, and experimental evaluation of novel antenna architectures for sixth-generation (6G) communications, with particular emphasis on ultra-massive arrays, programmable passive metasurfaces, and liquid antenna technologies. The research will explore how a limited number of active radio frequency (RF) chains can efficiently control large electromagnetic apertures operating in Frequency Range 3 (FR3), while integrating reconfigurable liquid elements based either on eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) or related advanced materials.

The work will include the co-design of liquid and metasurface-based radiating structures, quantized beam control strategies, innovative feeding schemes, and electromagnetic control algorithms for high spectral efficiency and energy efficiency. The candidate will also contribute to practical beamforming solutions for multi-user scenarios, including channel estimation, precoding, and adaptive subarray activation.

Key responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research on liquid antenna systems, programmable metasurfaces, and large-aperture beamforming for sixth-generation (6G) networks
Design and analyse ultra-massive antenna array architectures with reduced hardware complexity
Investigate reconfigurable liquid elements for real-time shape adaptation, frequency agility, and compact deployment
Develop co-designed metasurface and liquid antenna structures supporting low-bit beam steering and beam shaping
Explore advanced feeding mechanisms, including waveguide-fed configurations, Fabry-Perot cavity concepts, and holographic aperture control
Develop modular subarray strategies for dynamic spatial adaptation and scalable beamforming
Contribute to electromagnetic modelling, numerical simulations, prototype-oriented design, and performance evaluation
Support the development of channel estimation and precoding techniques tailored to large passive or hybrid array structures
Collaborate closely with project partners and contribute to technical reports, scientific publications, and project dissemination activities

Candidate profile

We are looking for a researcher with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

Antenna theory and design
Electromagnetics and computational electromagnetic modelling
Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces or metasurfaces
Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems and beamforming
Wireless communications for fifth generation (5G) and sixth generation (6G)
Microwave engineering, radio frequency (RF) systems, or advanced materials for antennas

The ideal candidate should have:

A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a closely related field
Proven research experience in antennas, electromagnetics, wireless systems, or signal processing
Strong analytical and simulation skills, ideally with tools such as CST Studio Suite or High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms
A publication record in high-quality conferences and journals
The ability to work both independently and as part of an international multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and spoken English

* The MULTIPLY-6G project is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101120544.

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Near-Field Channel Modelling and Energy-Efficient Network Optimization for 6G

Join a frontier research effort shaping the future of sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems.

We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to the newly kicked-off project Horizon Europe MULTIPLY-6G, which is part of the 6G SNS program.

The position focuses on near-field channel modelling and estimation for extremely large multiple-antenna systems, together with energy-efficient radio resource management, targeting low-complexity, sustainable, and high-performance architectures for next-generation wireless networks.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of wireless propagation, statistical signal processing, machine learning, and network energy optimisation, helping define intelligent algorithms for future smart networks and services.

Role overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the modelling, estimation, and performance evaluation of wireless channels for sixth-generation (6G) communications, with particular emphasis on near-field propagation, extremely large-scale MIMO (XL-MIMO), and integrated sensing scenarios. The research will explore how spatial, spherical-wavefront, and beam-domain channel characteristics can be accurately captured and estimated with limited pilot overhead and reduced computational complexity, operating in Frequency Range 3 (FR3) and beyond.

The work will also include the design of energy-efficient radio resource management strategies, such as adaptive cell-sleep and base-station activation schemes, multi-beam focusing for multi-user near-field networks, and learning-based optimisation of network energy consumption. The candidate will contribute to channel estimation, beam management, and resource allocation algorithms, and to a near-field channel estimation and sensing toolbox developed within the project.

Key responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research on near-field and extremely large-scale MIMO (XL-MIMO) channel modelling and estimation for sixth-generation (6G) networks
Develop low-overhead, low-complexity channel estimation and beam-management algorithms for large-aperture arrays
Investigate near-field propagation, spherical-wavefront effects, and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) scenarios
Design energy-efficient radio resource management techniques, including adaptive cell-sleep and base-station activation strategies
Develop multi-beam focusing and precoding schemes for multi-user near-field networks
Apply machine learning and optimisation methods to network energy minimisation and resource allocation
Contribute to system-level modelling, numerical simulations, and performance evaluation against energy-efficiency targets
Support the development of a near-field channel estimation and sensing toolbox
Collaborate closely with project partners and contribute to technical reports, scientific publications, and project dissemination activities

Candidate profile

We are looking for a researcher with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

Wireless channel modelling and propagation
Statistical and estimation-theoretic signal processing
Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), massive MIMO, or extremely large-scale MIMO (XL-MIMO) systems
Radio resource management and network energy efficiency
Wireless communications for fifth generation (5G) and sixth generation (6G)
Machine learning and optimisation for wireless communications

The ideal candidate should have:

A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
Proven research experience in wireless communications, channel modelling, signal processing, or network optimisation
Strong analytical and programming skills, ideally with tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms, and familiarity with link- or system-level simulators
A publication record in high-quality conferences and journals
The ability to work both independently and as part of an international multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and spoken English

* The MULTIPLY-6G project is funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101120544.

Position: Researcher at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 6 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

The American College of Greece Research Center (ACG-RC) seeks to appoint a Researcher in the frame of the EU-funded Interreg EuroMed project “COOL NOONS”, coordinated by the Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism and Leisure (CoEFTL). The appointment duration will be up to 6 months, with a possibility for extension with a total cost of up to 11,000 euros, starting on the 1^st of March.

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on “Project Management, Coordination of Deliverables, Scientific supervision, Policy Implications of the Project” in collaboration with other CoEFTL members in tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the various Work Packages of the “COOL NOONS” project.

As minimum requirements, candidates who consider applying must:

Hold a degree in architecture, town planning, urban design, or tourism development-related disciplines.
Have 5 years’ experience in funded and co-funded projects.

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may:

Have experience in managing a research team
Have a postgraduate degree in architecture, town planning, urban design, or tourism development-related disciplines.
Have a proficient written and oral command of a European language other than English.

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter that explains their interest in working on a scientific research project within an educational academic environment.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Athanasios Krystallis at: [email protected].

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of Researcher at ACG-RC”.

Deadline for submission: March 30th, 2026, 23:59.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by April 6th 2026.

Position: Researcher at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 6 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on “data collection methodology, data analysis, and coordination of the deliverables” in collaboration with other CoEFTL members in tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the various Work Packages of the “COOL NOONS” project.

As minimum requirements, candidates who consider applying must:

Hold a degree in in economics or relevant disciplines such as statistics, mathematics, data analysis.
Have 5 years’ experience in operating software, hardware and/or related tools and platforms that deal with survey design and implementation, data analysis, including data from both qualitative and quantitative survey types, big data analysis.

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may:

Have experience in managing a research team
Have a postgraduate degree in economics or relevant disciplines such as statistics, mathematics, data analysis.
Have a proficient written and oral command of a European language other than English.

How to Apply:

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected].

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of Researcher at ACG-RC”.

Deadline for submission: March 30th, 2026, 23:59.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by April 6th 2026.

Position: Junior Research Assistant at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 7 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

The American College of Greece – Research Center (ACG-RC) seeks to appoint a Junior Research Assistant in the framework of the EU-funded Interreg EuroMed project “COOL NOONS,” coordinated at ACG-RC by the Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism and Leisure (CoEFTL). The appointment duration will be up to 7 months, with the possibility of extension, at a total cost of 16,500 euros, starting on the 1st of January 2026.

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on homogenizing spatial and geolocation data and data visualization of the interventions, in collaboration with other project team members, across a number of different Work Packages and tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the “COOL NOONS” project. COOL NOONS is a project grounded in Sustainable Tourism Development and attempts through real interventions to tackle climate change. ACG-RC, through CoEFTL, is responsible for the methodological approach, data collection/analysis and the evaluation of the interventions.

As minimum requirements, candidates who consider applying must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Management Science, Information Systems or relevant discipline
Knowledge of programming (Python, C/C++)

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may have:

Technical knowledge (Python, Google Analytics, Microsoft Suite, etc.)
Solid understanding/experience in working with Google Maps data/api
Proficient written and oral command of the English Language
Proven work and research experience

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter detailing their interest in the specific research position.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected].

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of a Junior Research Assistant at ACG-RC_COOL NOONS”.

Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025, midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by December 29th, 2025.

Position: Junior Research Assistant at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 7 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

The American College of Greece – Research Center (ACG-RC) seeks to appoint a Junior Research Assistant in the frame of the EU-funded Interreg EuroMed project “COOL NOONS,” coordinated, at ACG-RC, by the Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism and Leisure (CoEFTL). Appointment duration will be up to 7 months, with a possibility of extension, with a total cost of 6,000 euros, starting on the 1^st of January 2026.

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on the dissemination of results of the interventions & cross-cultural evaluation methodology, in collaboration with other project team members, across a number of different Work Packages and tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the “COOL NOONS” project. COOL NOONS is a project grounded in Sustainable Tourism Development and attempts through real interventions to tackle climate change. ACG-RC, through CoEFTL, is responsible for the methodological approach, data collection/analysis and the evaluation of the interventions.

As a minimum requirement, candidates who consider applying must be:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Marketing or relevant discipline

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may have:

Expertise in Tourism & Marketing projects
Proficient written and oral command of the English Language
Proven work and research experience in European Funded/Co-Funded Projects

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter detailing their interest in the specific research position.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected]

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of a Junior Research Assistant at ACG-RC_COOL NOONS”.

Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025, midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by December 29th, 2025.

Position: Junior Research Assistant at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 7 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

Requirements:

As a minimum requirement, candidates who consider applying must be:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Marketing or relevant discipline

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may have:

Expertise in Tourism & Marketing projects
Proficient written and oral command of the English Language
Proven work and research experience in European Funded/Co-Funded Projects

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter detailing their interest in the specific research position.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected]

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of a Junior Research Assistant at ACG-RC_COOL NOONS”.

Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025, midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by December 29th, 2025.

Position: Junior Research Assistant at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 1 month, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

The American College of Greece – Research Center (ACG-RC) seeks to appoint a Junior Research Assistant in the frame of the EU-funded Interreg EuroMed project “COOL NOONS,” coordinated, at ACG-RC, by the Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism and Leisure (CoEFTL). Appointment duration will be up to 1month, with a possibility of extension, with a total cost of 1,450 euros, starting on the 1^st of January 2026.

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on designing project pipelines for data analysis, data visualization and dissemination of results of the interventions, in collaboration with other project team members, across a number of different Work Packages and tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the “COOL NOONS” project. COOL NOONS is a project grounded on Sustainable Tourism Development and attempts through real interventions to tackle climate change. ACG-RC, through CoEFTL, is responsible for the methodological approach, data collection/analysis and the evaluation of the interventions.

As a minimum requirement, candidates who consider applying must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or relevant discipline

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may have:

1. Expertise in HR & Marketing

Proficient written and oral command of the English Language
Proven work and research experience in European Funded/Co-Funded Projects

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter detailing their interest in the specific research position.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected]

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of a Junior Research Assistant at ACG-RC_COOL NOONS”.

Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025, midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by December 29th, 2025.

Position: Junior Research Assistant at The American College of Greece-Research Center (ACG-RC)

Duration: 7 months, with a possibility of extension

About the Role:

Requirements:

The appointee is expected to work on homogenizing data, data analysis and data visualization of the interventions, in collaboration with other project team members, across a number of different Work Packages and tasks that are provisioned for ACG-RC in the “COOL NOONS” project. COOL NOONS is a project grounded in Sustainable Tourism Development and attempts through real interventions to tackle climate change. ACG-RC, through CoEFTL, is responsible for the methodological approach, data collection/analysis and the evaluation of the interventions.

As minimum requirements, candidates who consider applying must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, or other relevant discipline
Knowledge of programming (Python, C/C++ )

As additional requirements, candidates who consider applying may have:

Technical knowledge (Python, Google Analytics, Microsoft Suite, etc.)
Solid understanding of tourism data
Proficient written and oral command of the English Language
Proven work and research experience

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in the above-described position are invited to submit their CVs, together with a motivation letter detailing their interest in the specific research position.

The CV and Motivation Letter should be sent via email to Dr. Maria Vrasida at: [email protected]

The subject of the email should be “Appointment of a Junior Research Assistant at ACG-RC_COOL NOONS”.

Deadline for submission: December 19, 2025, midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the deadline for submission and will be informed about the result of the evaluation process by December 29th, 2025.