Research Assistant in Arctic IoT and LoRa Mesh Protocol Design DTU Electro

You have an academic background in synchronized LoRa mesh networking and a strong command of the STM32 embedded environment and you want to apply both to a system that has to work where conventional connectivity does this position you will develop and validate a synchronized LoRa mesh protocol for autonomous data collection in off-grid Arctic locations supporting environmental monitoring search and rescue and early-warning services. The work spans protocol design embedded firmware on STM32WL hardware and large-scale evaluation through network simulation and it is carried out within an international Interreg NPA consortium led by DTU.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to design implement and evaluate a synchronized LoRa mesh protocol for resilient low-power data collection in off-grid Arctic environments. You will work close to the hardware on the STM32WL platform build and run simulations to assess the protocol at scale and coordinate the technical contributions of the projects partner institutions. The position is part of the Northguard project under the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) programme with DTU as lead partner.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Design and implement a synchronized LoRa mesh protocol for time-coordinated low-power operation.
• Develop and test embedded firmware on STM32WL (STM32WL55JCXX) hardware including its integrated sub-GHz radio.
• Extend and maintain a custom C network simulator to evaluate protocol behaviour and scalability.
• Plan and support the field deployment of demonstrators in off-grid Arctic locations.
• Coordinate technical deliverables and reporting across the projects partner universities and municipalities.
• Contribute to project documentation technical guidelines and deployment roadmaps.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• An academic background in synchronized LoRa mesh networking.
• A strong working knowledge of the STM32 embedded environment ideally including the STM32WL series.
• Demonstrated ability to build network simulation tools in C.

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Familiarity with the Interreg NPA programmes co-financing and reporting requirements.
• Experience contributing to competitive research-funding proposals and coordinating international partners.

The position involves extended fieldwork and you should be willing to relocate to Greenland for a period of 112 months during the project.

As a formal qualification you must have a masters degree in engineering or equivalent.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation ofProfessional addition supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTUs salary structure for scientific staff: period of employment is 1 year 10 months and 15 days. The starting date is September 1st 2026. The position is a full-time position.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Lars Dittmann Head of the Network Technologies and Service Platforms section tel.or.

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)
• List of publications and a link to your MSc thesis if relevant

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering (DTU Electro) conducts research and education across electrical engineering photonics and communication technologies. The position is based in the Network Technologies and Service Platforms section which works on the design optimisation and experimental validation of communication networks and infrastructures.

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