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EngD/PhD Opportunity in Free-Space Optical Communication Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time employment for two years with salary and benefits under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale TOIO (€3,029). Includes a year-end bonus of 8.3%, annual vacation pay of 8%, personal development program access, and other employment benefits. This is a paid EngD position rather than a self-funded opportunity.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Netherlands
University
Eindhoven University of Technology
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EngD/PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the area of free-space optical communications, signal processing, electrical engineering, and related computational and programming topics.
The project is titled “EngD on the Design and Demonstration of Free-Space Optical Communication Systems” and focuses on next-generation satellite communication technologies, including coherent transmission, DSP algorithms, and field demonstrations for free-space optical (FSO) systems. The work is carried out in collaboration with industry partners, including Cubiq Technologies, and with two TU/e research groups: the Signal Processing Systems (SPS) group and the Electronic Systems (ES) group.
Research interests mentioned in the post include free-space optical communications, optical communications, signal processing, electronics, electrical engineering, computational sciences, programming, error correcting codes, and FPGA/RTL prototyping. The successful candidate will contribute to a field demonstration of DSP algorithms for FSO communications and work in a team with 1 EngD and 2 PhD researchers.
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; strong background in digital signal processing; desirable experience with error correcting codes; proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++; and highly desirable experience in RTL design and FPGA prototyping using VHDL/Verilog and/or HLS tools. Applicants should be research-oriented, collaborative, and fluent in English at C1 level.
Funding and conditions: this is a paid full-time EngD position for two years. Salary is listed as €3,029 under the Dutch university collective agreement, with an 8.3% year-end bonus, 8% vacation pay, and additional benefits such as a personal development program, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and access to campus facilities. International candidates may also benefit from immigration support and the 30% tax facility.
Application window: the vacancy was published on 03 June 2026 and the deadline is 1 August 2026 at 23:59 CET. Applications must be submitted online through the TU/e vacancy portal.
Contacts: Prof. Alex Alvarado ([email protected]) and Prof. Alexios Balatsoukas-Stimming ([email protected]).
Funding details
Full-time employment for two years with salary and benefits under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale TOIO (€3,029). Includes a year-end bonus of 8.3%, annual vacation pay of 8%, personal development program access, and other employment benefits. This is a paid EngD position rather than a self-funded opportunity.
What's required
A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Applicants should have a strong background in digital signal processing; knowledge of error correcting codes is highly desirable. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ is expected, and experience with RTL design and FPGA prototyping using VHDL/Verilog and/or HLS tools is highly desirable. Candidates should have a research-oriented attitude, a result-focused mindset, ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team, interest in industry collaboration, and fluent spoken and written English at C1 level.
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Professors
Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Signal Processing
Optical Communication
Electrical Engineering
Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Hardware Engineering
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
Optical Communication
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