Gert F. Pedersen

Postdoc opportunity in advanced antenna architectures for drone communications at Aalborg University , Department of Electronic Systems. The project focuses on developing compact, directional, and beam-steerable antenna solutions for improving the reliability of UAV/drone communication links under realistic flight conditions. The work covers the full research chain: antenna concept development, simulation, fabrication, measurement, and field testing on flying platforms. You will join the Antennas, Propagation and Millimetre-Wave Systems section and work closely with the Antennas group at Aalborg University. The group is led by Professor Gert F. Pedersen and Professor Shuai Zhang , together with Assistant Professor Rocio Rodriguez Cano . The project is carried out in collaboration with industrial partners Sky-Watch and PRIDANA . Research areas and keywords: antenna design, electromagnetic engineering, microwave engineering, wireless communication, computational electromagnetics, beam steering, directional/high-gain antennas, UAV communications, measurement and field trials. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD in wireless communication, electrical engineering, antenna and electromagnetic engineering, telecommunications engineering, microwave engineering, or a closely related field. Strong experience with full-wave simulation (FDTD, FEM, or MoM), tools such as CST Studio Suite or Ansys HFSS, MATLAB or Python, and antenna measurements in near-field/far-field environments is expected. Funding and terms: this is a 1-year full-time postdoc position with the possibility of extension. Salary and employment conditions follow Aalborg University and Danish academic staff regulations. No specific stipend amount is listed. Deadline: 5 July 2026. Expected start date is 1 August 2026 or soon thereafter. How to apply: submit the application through Aalborg University’s recruitment system. Include a motivation letter, CV, diplomas, publication list, and any relevant teaching, dissemination, additional qualifications, and references.