Postdoc in Resilient Satellite and Quantum Networks

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, a position as postdoc in Resilient Satellite Networks

with Classical and Quantum Communications is open for appointment from 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The

position is available for 24 months. In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic

quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD

students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs,

which are based on AAU's problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab

facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound,

cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in

close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk. Your work tasks

In this postdoctoral position you will play a central role towards developing techniques to model integrated satellite and

terrestrial communication networks as dynamic graphs based on the spatial characteristics, orbital dynamics, and timing

requirements of the system. You will work in an international and interdisciplinary environment with experts in mobile

communication networks, satellite communications, quantum communications, statistics, and artificial intelligence. Your main

responsibility will be to develop techniques to model integrated mobile and satellite communication networks as dynamic graphs

based on the spatial characteristics and orbital dynamics of the system, both for classical and quantum communications. You’ll

investigate feature extraction and graph representation learning algorithms, as well as algorithms method for formulating and

solving link establishment, matching, and routing problems on the network graphs using both classical graph theory and AI methods

such as graph neural networks (GNNs). You will also develop distribution-free methods for reliability guarantees, using conformal

prediction to provide calibrated, finite-sample guarantees on link performance and on the fidelity of entanglement distributed

over satellite and terrestrial links. A key aspect of your work will be to model the spatial and temporal aspects of classical and

quantum communication systems, as well as system disruptions, to enable the statistical evaluation and improvement of the

resilience of the network to failures. Furthermore, you’ll work on decentralized algorithms to adapt the operation of the network

to achieve the target network resilience with minimal performance loss. Your competences You have completed a PhD in electrical

engineering, telecommunications, statistics, information theory, applied mathematics, data science, or a closely related field.

You are comfortable working with abstract concepts in information and graph theory and statistics, and you enjoy translating them

into concrete algorithms. You have experience with information- and communication-theoretic modelling, programming, probability,

statistics, and AI. You bring documented experience with publishing research in recognised international journals and conferences,

and you are motivated by contributing to the international research community through high-quality publications. Ideally, you are

familiar with at least one of the following domains: wireless communications, graph theory, applied mathematics, statistics and

AI. Knowledge on satellite networks and quantum communications is beneficial but not required. We are looking for motivated,

proactive and curious candidates, who enjoy working at the intersection of several disciplines and are comfortable taking

initiative in developing new research ideas. You thrive in a collaborative research environment where ideas are openly discussed,

where feedback is part of the daily work, and where results are developed in close dialogue with colleagues from different

backgrounds. At the same time, you can work independently, plan your work, and drive your own projects forward. You communicate

clearly in writing and in speech, and you can present complex concepts in an accessible way to colleagues from other disciplines.

Proficiency in English at C1 level or above is required for this position, both for scientific writing and for daily collaboration

in an international environment. Who we are The postdoc will be hired at the Connectivity Section of the Department of Electronic

Systems of Aalborg University under project “STATSAT: STATistical methods for provable resilient and scalable SATellite networks,”

funded by Villum Fonden and “CLASSIQUE: Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era,” funded by the Danish National

Research Foundation (DNRF). You will work as part of the Satellites and Space Communications research group and CLASSIQUE Center

of Excellence, and will collaborate with researchers from the Classical and Quantum Information and Connectivity research group,

and of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The Connectivity section works on concepts for communication and networking in

wireless systems, such as the emerging 6G technology, but also in a broader sense, using methods of communication theory. It hosts

two research groups: Classical and Quantum Information and Connectivity (CQUIC) and Satellites and Space Communications (SSC).

CQUIC works on communication and information processing in classical and quantum communication networks. It places particular

emphasis on wireless connectivity and on the interplay among AI, computation, and communication. Its core approach combines

communication-theoretic analysis with experimental studies of wireless systems. SSC conducts research in satellite and space

systems for communications, sensing, computing, and AI. Combines methodologies from communication theory, graph-based analysis,

and stochastic systems with data-driven modeling, analysis, and optimization for diverse space systems and applications.

Qualification requirements Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. How to apply  Your application

must include the following: - Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and

intentions and visions for the position - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) - List of

publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may

attach a maximum of five publications. - Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant. - Dissemination qualifications,

including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. - Additional qualifications in relation to

the position - References/recommendations You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    The

application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on

Aalborg University's website.  Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value.

Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.  Aalborg

University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn

Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society. Danish language

courses will be offered as part of the employment. Do you have any questions?  If you have any questions about the position, you

are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.      Further information  Read

more about our recruitment process here   The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can

read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk

assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the

workplace.  Salary and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of

Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your

terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional

Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at

universities. You can find information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for

Recruitment - Scientific positions (VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Postdoc”.