Postdoc in Integration of Physical AI with Wireless Communication and Sensing

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a postdoc in the field of Physical Artificial Intelligence and its integration with wireless communication and sensing as per May 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of 18 months.

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 total it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs which are based on AAUs 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 .

Your work tasks
How will the physical AI evolve being exposed to data from various sensors and radio signals This is the main underlying theme to be explored within this postdoctoral position.

The appointed researcher will investigate how AI embedded in physical entities such as robots vehicles or sensors forms internal representations of space time and motion when interacting in complex non-stationary environments. The objective is to study and develop models for physical AI systems that learn and adapt through continuous exposure to multimodal sensory and radio data and acts upon real-world environment through distributed coordination and control. Emphasis will be placed on how real-world communication constraints influence learning and perception particularly in wireless and networked settings.

Specifically the research will explore how 6G wireless networks ubiquitous WiFi and satellite channels can support robust perception and inference for distributed AI systems and how delays interference and signal imperfections affect cognitive performance. The candidate will design models and algorithms for learning and decision-making under uncertainty optimized for real-time operation on heterogeneous physical devices. Finally the position will address how communication and computation co-design enables scalable interaction among networked AIs paving the way toward embodied intelligence in large-scale physical systems.

Your competencies
Prospective applicants for this postdoctoral should have the following qualifications:

• Ph. D. degree in data science electrical engineering computer engineering computer science mathematical engineering or similar.
• Proven track record in the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge about statistical machine learning robotic perception multimodal AI algorithms.
• Experience in programming e.g. in Python PyTorch TensorFlow or similar.
• Curiosity to work with researchers from a heterogeneous group with core expertise in communication theory networking information theory statistics and quantum communication.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
The successful candidate will be hosted by the Connectivity Section. The Head of the Section on Connectivity Prof. Petar Popovski is also the Director of the Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era (CLASSIQUE). This position will be funded by the Villum Investigator Grant WATER which explores the connected intelligence in the next generation wireless systems. The Connectivity Section works in the area of communication theory wireless communications and networking. Its research activities are organized in six focused subgroups:

1. quantum communications;
2. low-latency and time-constrained communication;
3. satellite and non-terrestrial networking;
4. interplay between AI/ML learning/inference and communications;
5. communication and sensing;
6. experimental works on open-radio access network (O-RAN).

The group features a dynamic and international working atmosphere and is located in Aalborg a city in the northern part of Denmark that tops quality-of-life charts. The successful candidate will enjoy a world-class research environment excellent working and networking conditions and full employment benefits accompanied by a competitive salary.

Qualification requirements
Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

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 (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design.
• 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 Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys 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).

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