Spectrum Monitoring & RF Signals - Aalborg Universitet

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a position as research assistant or postdoc in the field of Hardware & Measurement Platforms as per August 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

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

• Hardware integration – assembling measurement systems from individual components (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, antennas, mixers, SDRs, FPGAs, ADCs/DACs)
• Test system validation – characterizing the platform’s own performance (noise figure, dynamic range, bandwidth, linearity, stability, measurement uncertainty)
• Practical measurements for application examples: mmWave RF signal characterization, Radar sensing, Quantum sensing.

For a Research Assistant: You will develop technical solutions aligned with the consortium’s objectives and contribute to related research areas under supervision.

For a Postdoctoral Researcher: There is a stronger emphasis on initiating and advancing independent research that both supports the project and contributes meaningfully to the broader scientific field, including publishing results and potentially co-supervising students.

Your competencies

1. RF hardware integration, e.g., mixers, amplifiers, SDR, FPGAs;
2. measurement system characterization, e.g., validating platform performance such as dynamic range, linearity, phase noise and measurement uncertainty;
3. automated test & data acquisition, e.g., using Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW for instrument control and automated measurement routines; calibration & uncertainty analysis, e.g., system error calibration for mmWave, radar or quantum sensing measurements.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are

How to apply

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position (please state whether you apply for a research assistant or postdoc position), and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas. If you are applying for a position as research assistant, you can upload a blank page under PhD diploma.
• List of publications: If you are applying for a position as research assistant, you may attach a maximum of five publications (optional). If you are applying for a position as postdoc, please attach a list of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the
• 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.

Do you have any questions?

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

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).

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