Postdoc in Wireless sensing and goal-oriented communications (part time position, 40%)(2024-224-06002)

In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40% of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department atwww.es.aau.dk . 

The Connectivity Section is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team to contribute to its significant research output, reputation, and visibility outside. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of cross-layers protocols and control strategies for future generation of wireless networks with a goal-oriented perspective. The research will be carried out contributing to an EU project related to semantic and goal-orient communications. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research in the intersection of sensing, communication, and intelligent network systems.

In particular, the research will include, but not limited to:

• protocols for coexistence of communication and transparent and non-transparent sensing accounting for real-time requirements;
• semantic content selection for push- and pull-based communication modes to enhance the relevance of the transmitted data, machine and reinforcement learning techniques for adaptable protocols.

We expect that you:

• Have a significant theoretical background and hands-on expertise in wireless communications, protocol design at L1/L2 layer, and novel communication methods.
• Conduct theoretical analysis to validate the proposed protocols and ensure they meet the desired objectives.
• Can demonstrate good programming skills in Matlab or Python.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences.
• Have experience in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects.
• Have professional level of both written and spoken English.
• Can work independently and in collaboration with others.

The position will be part-time(40%) and a limited involvement in teaching, both as group supervision and lecturing in wireless communications, signal processing and statistics areas, can be expected.

The Connectivity Section at Aalborg University focuses its research on communication and networking for future generations of wireless systems to deliver reliable connectivity for humans and things. The key research areas include, but are not limited to: beyond 5G systems, Internet of Things, network slicing, time-critical communications, semantic and goal-oriented communications, satellite communications, quantum communications, as well as areas related to communication, such as machine learning, and data analytics.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Petar Popovski, email: [email protected]. 

Qualification requirements: 

Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR department by [email protected] .

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.  

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.