Part-time Research Assistant (60%) in Advanced Drone-Based EM Simulation, Measurements and Data Processing

Jobbeskrivelse
The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a part-time (60%) position as research assistant in the field of Advanced Drone-Based EM Simulation, Measurements and Data Processing as per September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 1 year.

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
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 antenna/full-wave simulation, collect measurement data, and post-processing methods to extra essential features from the collected measurement data despite practical measurement constrains.

The responsibilities of a research assistant involve developing technical solutions aligned with the consortium's objectives and contributing to related research areas.

Your competencies
The successful candidate 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) design antenna and full-wave simulation with CST,
2) Antenna radiation measurement under practical constrains,
3) Radio channel sounding, estimation, and modelling.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.

Who we are
The research group Wireless propagation and Over the Air testing 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.

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 potential PhD diploma).
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional).
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional).
• 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?
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 (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).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Senior Researcher Fengchun Zhang: [email protected]
• HR Support : [email protected]

Ansøgningsfrist
21-07-2026

Ref. nummer
2026/920

Afdeling
Department of Electronic Systems