Research Assistant or Postdoc in Hardware & Measurement Platforms

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 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
You will join the Grand Solution project ASMADI - AI based Spectrum Monitoring for Anomaly Detection and Identification to explore AI-driven solutions for onboard spectrum monitoring capable of autonomously detecting classifying and filtering RF signals in real-time on satellites and drones. The key responsibility of the position is to develop custom measurement platforms from discrete hardware components. The role involves:

• 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 platforms 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 consortiums 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
The successful candidate should have excellent grades a hands-on and problem-solving mindset experience working with RF/test & measurement equipment. It is desirable that you have strong knowledge in at least two of the following research directions:

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; 4) calibration & uncertainty analysis e.g. system error calibration for mmWave radar or quantum sensing meaurements.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at masters degree level.

Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
The research group 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 (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:
  o If you are applying for a position as research assistant you may attach a maximum of five publications (optional).
  o 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 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.