Would you like to be part of designing next generation mobile communications system?
Please consider to apply for our open Postdoc position in 6G radio digital twin (RDT)-assisted situation-aware integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) in distributed multiple-input multiple output (D-MIMO) systems for resilient and efficient intelligent transport systems (ITS) and 6G-integrated non-terrestrial networks (6G-NTN)!
Chalmers University of Technology is located in Gothenburg on the scenic west coast of Sweden. It is among the top research schools in Europe. The research environment is international and English is the working language.
Chalmers has a long tradition of international research in wireless communications in close collaboration with top international academia as well as both local and international telecommunications and automotive industry. A large part of such research is performed at the Department of Electrical Engineering (E2), where this post-doctoral position is announced. E2 is engaged in both fundamental and applied research, spanning a large variety of research areas including Automatic Control, Automation, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Communication Systems and Information Theory, Signal Processing and Antennas. Cross-disciplinary research is central and encouraged through projects across different groups within the Department.
About us
At the Department of Electrical Engineering (E2) research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. We work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.
The Division of Communications, Antennas, and Optical Networks (CAOS) conducts research and education in wireless and optical technologies for communication and sensing. Combining fundamental and applied research, we address challenges in sustainability, security, and next-generation communication systems. The division also plays a key role in engineering education, particularly within the Master's programme in Information and Communication Technology.
The Communication systems | Chalmers employs around 45 people, including 9 faculty and 25 PhD students, and is active in a wide range of topics in digital communication. These include 6G wireless systems, hardware-constrained communication, localization and sensing, vehicular communications, fiber-optical communication, and distributed information systems. The Wireless Systems team within the Communication Systems Group has a long and strong track record on 4G, 5G and 6G and Beyond mobile communications systems with currently 4 PhD students and 2 Postdocs.
About the research project
In this research environment, a postdoctoral researcher will be recruited within the Wireless Systems team to perform world-class research on 6G RDT-assisted situation-aware ISAC D-MIMO systems for resilient and efficient ITS and 6G-NTN. You will participate in interdisciplinary national and international research projects on 6G wireless systems with a special focus on proactive beamforming and resource allocation.
In particular, you will be active within our new Chalmers Area of Advance Transport project 6G Digital Twin for Situation-aware Digital Infrastructure towards Resilient & Efficient Transport Systems (6GDiTS), and in our ongoing Swedish Research Council (VR) Research Environment Foundational Algorithms, Protocols, and Systems for Multi-Tier 6G-NTN Integrated Communication and Environmental Sensing (6G-NTN-E).
The appointment offers great opportunities to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry as we have numerous ongoing collaborations with the leading academic groups and industry both nationally and internationally, such as the EU Horizon Europe 6G-IA projects Smart, Automated, And Reliable Security Service Platform for 6G (ROBUST-6G), and Efficient Confluent Edge Networks (ECO eNET), and within our research center Wireless Infrastructure Technology (WiTECH ) at Chalmers, in particular within the project “Distributed communication and radar sensing convergence” (DisCouRSe).
Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:
- A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science,
Communication or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made - Strong skills in mathematical analysis are essential, particularly communication theory, statistical signal processing, and optimization
techniques - Strong skills in simulation techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent presentation and collaborative skills
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary work with researchers and engineers from other fields
- Previous first-author publication experience in IEEE journals
You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
The following experience will strengthen your application:
- Knowledge in cooperative communications, distributed MIMO, integrated sending and communications (ISAC), reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), cell-free Massive MIMO at mm-wave and (sub-)THz are highly advantageous
- Knowledge in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), in particular low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and high altitude platform stattions (HAPS) are highly advantageous
- Knowledge in digital twinning is highly advantageous
- Knowledge in machine learning is highly advantageous
- Knowledge in mobile communications systems, resource allocation, and backhauling/fronthauling, both wireless and fiber-optical are advantageous
- Knowledge about hardware components is advantageous
- Knowledge in wireless security is advantageous
- It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
What you will do
- You are expected to contribute with journal and conference papers, as well as projects-related technical reports and administrative tasks
- You are also expected to interact with other researchers in mobile communications, applied mathematics, information technology and architecture and civil engineering at Chalmers, and within our large international academic and industrial research network
- You will attend international conferences and meetings, where you will present your own work and establish useful contacts with other researchers
- Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent
- Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level
The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.
Contract terms
The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.
What we offer
- As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
- Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV
- A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
- Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
Personal letter
- A brief introduction about yourself.
- A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
- An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
We welcome your application no later than 2026-07-31.
Selection and interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
For questions, please contact:
Tommy Svensson
Full Professor, Leader Wireless Systems
[email protected]
*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.
