Postdoctoral researcher in underwater communication

Job description

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong research interest in underwater communication, with a particular focus on acoustics, directivity, and experimental studies. The position is aimed at candidates who wish to conduct advanced research at the intersection of theory and practice in the marine environment.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work on the development, testing, and scientific analysis of acoustic underwater communication systems. The work includes both analytical and numerical modelling as well as experimental studies, ranging from controlled laboratory environments to full-scale field experiments in marine settings. The research is conducted in close collaboration with national and international partners. At KTH, there is a large and active research group working within the field of underwater technology.

The position offers excellent opportunities to participate in and take responsibility for field trials at sea, providing hands-on experience with real-world experimental campaigns.

Examples of duties:

• Research and development of acoustic communication systems for underwater applications
• Modelling and analysis of acoustic propagation, directivity, and radiation patterns in marine environments
• Design, execution, and evaluation of experimental studies, including field measurements
• Advanced signal processing and analysis of acoustic measurement data
• Development and implementation of hardware and algorithms, including FPGA-based solutions
• Scientific publishing in international journals and conferences
• Collaboration with researchers, engineers, national and external European defence and research partners
• Participation in, and responsibility for, field trials 

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Signal Processing, Acoustics, or a closely related field. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented research expertise in acoustics and/or underwater systems
• Experience with experimental work and data analysis
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English 

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in underwater acoustics or marine experimental research
• Experience with FPGA programming or real-time systems
• Experience in international research projects (e.g. EU-funded projects)
• Knowledge of acoustic propagation, directivity, and radiation patterns
• Experience in signal processing for communication or sensor systems
• Practical experience with measurement equipment, sensors, or acoustic transducers
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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