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Postdoctoral Position in Resilient Satellite Networks with Classical and Quantum Communications Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a full-time, 24-month salaried postdoctoral employment. Salary and employment terms follow the Danish state collective agreement for academic staff and applicable university ministerial orders. The project is funded by Villum Fonden and the Danish National Research Foundation through the STATSAT and CLASSIQUE projects. No specific salary amount is stated.
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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About this position
Aalborg University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop resilient satellite and terrestrial communication networks using classical and quantum communications. The position is based in the Department of Electronic Systems within the Connectivity Section and is connected to the Satellites and Space Communications research group and the CLASSIQUE Center of Excellence.
The research will model integrated mobile and satellite communication systems as dynamic graphs that capture spatial characteristics, orbital dynamics, timing requirements, and disruptions. The researcher will investigate feature extraction and graph representation learning, formulate link-establishment, matching, and routing problems, and develop solutions using classical graph theory and artificial intelligence methods such as graph neural networks.
A further focus is the development of distribution-free reliability methods using conformal prediction. These methods will provide calibrated, finite-sample guarantees for link performance and the fidelity of entanglement distributed across satellite and terrestrial links. The project will also examine spatial and temporal system behavior, network failures, and decentralized algorithms for adapting network operation while maintaining resilience with minimal performance loss.
The postdoc will work in an international and interdisciplinary environment with researchers specializing in mobile communication networks, satellite communications, quantum communications, statistics, information theory, and artificial intelligence. Collaboration will involve the Classical and Quantum Information and Connectivity group, the Satellites and Space Communications group, and researchers in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
The department provides research infrastructure and laboratories supporting work in communication, networks, control systems, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and related areas. Its problem-based and collaborative research environment connects fundamental research with applications and industrial partnerships.
Funding details
This is a full-time, 24-month salaried postdoctoral employment. Salary and employment terms follow the Danish state collective agreement for academic staff and applicable university ministerial orders. The project is funded by Villum Fonden and the Danish National Research Foundation through the STATSAT and CLASSIQUE projects. No specific salary amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a PhD in electrical engineering, telecommunications, statistics, information theory, applied mathematics, data science, or a closely related field. Candidates should be comfortable with information and graph theory, statistics, programming, probability, AI, and information- and communication-theoretic modeling. Documented research publications in recognised international journals and conferences are required. Familiarity with wireless communications, graph theory, applied mathematics, statistics, or AI is desirable; satellite networks and quantum communications knowledge is beneficial but not required. Candidates should be motivated, proactive, curious, collaborative, able to work independently, communicate clearly, and present complex concepts accessibly. English proficiency at C1 level or above is required.
How to apply
Submit the application through Aalborg University's recruitment system using the job advertisement's application portal. Include an application letter, CV, master's and PhD diplomas, publication list with up to five publications, teaching documentation if relevant, dissemination qualifications, additional relevant qualifications, and references or recommendations.
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