Research Associate (Postdoc) in Quantum Satellite Communication Systems

The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and an outstanding researcher in the area of quantum communications for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) research group, led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas.

SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services, often in collaboration with governmental, industrial and international partners.  SnT is active in several national projects funded by National Research Fund (FNR) and local industries, and international research projects funded by the EU FP7 programme, H2020 programme and the European Space Agency (ESA).

For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu

The SIGCOM research group carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems including satellite communications and radar systems, and is currently expanding its research activities in exploring several emerging use cases of next generation wireless communications systems. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

The successful candidates are expected to perform the following tasks:

• Investigating challenging issues / Developing novel techniques/algorithms to address some of the identified critical issues related to one or multiple of the topics listed below:
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• Quantum communication / Quantum key distribution / Quantum networks
• Development of testbeds for quantum communication
• Commercial equipment of quantum communication infrastructure
• Free space optical communication
• Statistical signal processing
• Physical layer security
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to wireless communication
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• Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences

• The candidates are expected to actively contribute to the different research projects, either coordinating technical contribution and/or preparing project deliverables

• Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national and European projects

• Providing assistance in the supervision of PhD students

For further information, please contact: Dr. Steven Kisseleff ([email protected])

• A PhD degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/engineering or Applied Physics with a focus on wireless communications.

• International experience is desirable

• Sound publication track record in the topics listed above (at least two IEEE Transaction publications mandatory)

• Strong background in one of the topics listed above

• Experience with a number of optimization tools

• Strong programming skills in MATLAB. Python and C++ are desirable but not mandatory

• Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects related to resource management is highly desirable

• Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better

• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 45 industry partners

• Bepart of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month

• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

• Location: Kirchberg

• Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher

• Job Reference: UOL04231

Applications, written in English should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae, including:
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• Contact address
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• For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your PhD Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
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• List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name and date of publication). Provide a link in case of open access
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• Name, affiliation and contact details of three referees

• Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

The University of Luxembourg aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international and interdisciplinary character. It fosters the cross-fertilisation of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, is known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and is establishing itself as an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education. The University`s core asset is its well-connected world-class academic staff which will attract the most motivated, talented and creative students and young researchers who will learn to enjoy taking up challenges and develop into visionary thinkers able to shape society.