University of Luxembourg
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PhD in Optical Satellite Communications at the University of Luxembourg University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term full-time doctoral contract for 36 months, extendable up to 48 months if required. The yearly gross salary is EUR 41,976 for every doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg. Industrial PhD candidate in collaboration with SES.
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Luxembourg
University
University of Luxembourg
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Doctoral Researcher in Optical Satellite Communications at the University of Luxembourg, within the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) and the SIGCOM research group.
This PhD project is an industrial doctoral position in collaboration with SES. The research focuses on high-capacity coherent optical feeder links for ground-to-satellite communication, with emphasis on atmospheric impairments, link availability, scalable high-data-rate transmission, and future optical satellite infrastructure.
Research topics include turbulence-induced fading, scintillation, beam wander, wavefront distortions, cloud and aerosol impacts, physical-layer modeling, mitigation techniques for coherent optical uplinks, adaptive modulation and coding, diversity schemes, advanced receiver processing, simulation frameworks, and system-level trade-offs for optical terminal and network performance.
Applicants should hold an MSc or MEng in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field. Strong preparation in digital communications, signal processing, applied mathematics, and simulation/programming is expected. Experience with optical communication systems, free-space optical communication, atmospheric propagation, or satellite communications is a strong advantage.
The position is based at the Kirchberg Campus in Luxembourg. It is a fixed-term full-time doctoral contract for 36 months, extendable up to 48 months if required. The yearly gross salary is EUR 41,976.
Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. To apply, submit a CV, cover letter, and transcript of university-level courses through the online HR system. Applications are reviewed upon receipt, so early application is encouraged.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time doctoral contract for 36 months, extendable up to 48 months if required. The yearly gross salary is EUR 41,976 for every doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg. Industrial PhD candidate in collaboration with SES.
What's required
Applicants should have an MSc or MEng in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field. Strong academic performance and/or prior research in digital communication systems, signal processing, and applied mathematics is expected. Knowledge of optical communication systems, physical-layer concepts, optical beam propagation, atmospheric propagation effects, free-space optical communication, or satellite communication systems is a strong advantage. Experience with simulation and performance analysis in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++ is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, independent, and collaborative skills. Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis.
How to apply
Prepare a CV, cover letter, and transcript of all university-level modules and results. Apply online through the HR system; email applications will not be considered. Early application is encouraged because applications are processed upon reception.
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