Postdoctoral Fellowship in Optical Wireless Communications (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 2026) University of Glasgow in United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in optical wireless communications at the University of Glasgow, advertised by Hanaa Abumarshoud (Lecturer/Assistant Professor). The call is for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026, a highly competitive European research fellowship for experienced researchers.

The research focus is in optical wireless communications and related areas such as wireless communications, communications engineering, and potentially photonics/optics. The post is suitable for researchers who want to develop an independent project with a host supervisor and benefit from international mobility and career development support.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a PhD awarded or thesis defended by the deadline, must have no more than 8 years of postdoctoral research experience (with allowed exceptions for career breaks and certain mobility situations), and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in the UK during the previous 3 years).

Funding: MSCA PF funding covers a living allowance, mobility allowance where applicable, family allowance, long-term leave and special needs allowances, plus research, training, networking, management, and indirect costs.

How to apply: email your CV and an initial project proposal to [email protected]. The post indicates a deadline of 15 July 2026. Applicants should also prepare the formal MSCA application jointly with the host organisation and consult the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal for the call documents and submission process.