Senior Researcher in Antenna array signal processing with focus on channel estimation, array diagnosis and OTA testing

The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for a position as Senior Researcher in the field of radio channel characterisation and antenna system validation as per August 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for 4 years with the possibility of extension based on grants awarded.

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
As one of three research groups within the Antennas Propagation and Millimetre-Wave Systems (APMS) section the Wireless Propagation and Over-the-Air Testing group conducts high quality and internationally recognized research focused on applying radio channel knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Your primary task is to take leadership of the research group and ensure its continued growth. This includes managing ongoing projects and driving efforts to secure new competitive grants for research activities related to advanced wireless channel measurement modelling. An important responsibility is to form and maintain national and international research relations and to initiate and engage in collaborative projects with external partners and other research environments.

You are also expected to take an active and dedicated role in the teaching activities of the APMS section and to engage fully in the departments educational programmes. You will teach and supervise students at bachelor master and where relevant PhD level typically within areas related to wireless communication. This includes course teaching supervision of project and thesis work and involvement in the continuous development of our problem-based learning approach.
Finally you are expected to contribute to academic citizenship and service for example through participation in study boards committees working groups and outreach activities that connect the university with external stakeholders and the wider society. You will be part of an international academic environment where curiosity collaboration and critical reflection shape how we work with knowledge and societal challenges.

Your competencies
To become successful in the position you must have a strong academic background documented by a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications and be an established and internationally recognized researcher with a proven track record that spans the full measurement modelling validation chain of modern wireless systems including channel sounding and environment characterization; development of statistical and deterministic channel models and emulators; diagnostics calibration and characterization of phased arrays and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS); near-field antenna measurements and near-fieldtofar-field transformations; and over-the-air (OTA) testing of wireless devices to ensure model fidelity and reliable performance evaluation. You can formulate relevant research questions select suitable methods and communicate your results clearly in both written and oral form. You have documented project management experience from research projects in related fields and feel comfortable taking responsibility for the development of a research group.

You have experience with university teaching or a clear potential for developing solid teaching skills. You are willing to work with problem-based learning and to involve students actively in their own learning processes through project work supervision and dialogue-based teaching formats. Experience with course responsibility curriculum development or supervision of larger student projects will be considered an advantage.

As a colleague you are open collaborative and reliable. You contribute to a positive working environment by sharing knowledge giving and receiving feedback and supporting joint projects. You can work independently and take initiative in both research and teaching while also seeing yourself as part of a team where results are created together.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as senior researcher requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as researcher but may also be obtained in other ways.

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international addition applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Who we are
You will join the Antennas Propagation and Millimetre-wave Systems (APMS) section which is part of the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University. The department has an informal and collegial atmosphere with room for constructive discussion and new ideas. We value collaboration across research groups and campuses and encourage initiatives that strengthen both the academic environment and the study environment. You will have your daily workplace at our campus in Aalborg where you will be part of a team of colleagues with diverse backgrounds and complementary expertise.

Aalborg University is known for its problem-based learning model where students work in groups on real world problems in close dialogue with researchers and external partners. As an employee you will be part of this tradition and contribute to bridging research education and practice. The department offers good opportunities for professional development including support for participation in conferences research stays and collaborations with international partners.
If you want to know more about APMS and the Department of Electronic Systems you can read more on our website .

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 ten publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• 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).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 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.