Postdoc in Advanced Drone-Based EM Measurements and Data Processing

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Electronic Systems, a position as postdoc in Advanced Drone-Based EM Measurements and Data Processing is open for appointment from August 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The position is available for 12 months. The position might be possible to extend. 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

You will join the Grand Solution project "DRONES: Drone-Obtained Electromagnetic Signatures " to exploore innovative approaches such as drone-based radio testing for large objects and EM signiture characterization in complex in-situ environments. The key responsibility of the position is to develop post-processing methods to extra essential features from the collected measurement data despite drone positional inaccuracy, irregular sampling grids, variations in measurement conditions, and other measurement uncertainties.

The successful candidates should have excellent grades, strong mathematical and simulation skills and problem-solving mind-sets. It is desirable that the candidates have strong knowledge in at least one of the following research directions:  1) array signal processing 2) Radio channel sounding, estimation, and modeling 3) Integration design of SDR-based RF transceiver, 4) Antenna measurement in near-field and far-field condition and using complex and power-only measurement.  

The research group is recognized internationally as a strong research group in radio propagation and antenna measurements. The group also pioneered over-the-air antenna testing for single-antenna handsets, which later became an international standard, and has also strongly influenced later testing of multi-antenna devices in 4G and 5G radios. The group is well known for its strong relationship with industry and experimentally based research, which is enabled by world top-notch laboratory facilities.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD - both in english).
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
You may obtain further professional information from Assistant Professor Fengchun Zhang, email fz@es.aau.dk, or Professor Gert F. Pedersen, email gfp@es.aau.dk  

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact the Human Resources Department by email est-st-hr@adm.aau.dk. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here. 

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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. Safety approval is required to work in this position/on this project.

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).