Senior Researcher on Beyond 5G Technologies

About Us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we’re shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy – rooted in London.

Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group’s mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, connectivity lies at the heart of all we do.

Since 2019, LSBU Group has grown beyond its three founding institutions to form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers – united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership .

We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.

Our new strategy, Connecting

, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders.

Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for us

Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.

To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution.

You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

The role

London South Bank University Smart Internet Technologies Hub (SITHub) research group (https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/research/centres-groups/smart-internet-technologies-hub-sithub), is participating in cutting-edge research MSCA AeroNet project, focusing on the delivery of in-flight services in integrated TN/NTN network infrastructure. This pioneering project aims to investigate and develop advanced AI‑driven dynamic network automation mechanisms to support in-flight connectivity services and shape the future of aviation communications.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly on ground-breaking technologies at the intersection of 6G, Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN), network automation, and cloud computing. If you are passionate about transformative research with real‑world impact and have experience in 5G/6G technologies, network automation, and NTN technologies, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will:

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of the research project
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively within a research-driven environment.

Participate as an active meber of the Research Team

Contribute to the project deliverables

Delivery of research activities, regarding the design and development of novel concepts and algorithms

Co-supervise the PhD students that contribute to the AeroNet project

Support the development of publications and dissemination of research findings

The ideal candidate will be degree educated, be highly motivated and bring a thorough understanding of the UK and international research and innovation funding landscape, and research policies and processes. Experience with Open Data/Research, Research Security, Research Information Systems, Research Integrity and Ethics is highly desirable.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the &slshquot;Apply Online&slshquot; button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Professor Anastasios Dagiuklas, tdagiuklas@lsbu.ac.uk .

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026 23.59 pm

Interview/assessment - week commencing 26th January 2026

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.