Postdoctoral Students in Electrical Engineering

Lund University

Department: Department of Electrical and Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University
Employment Type: Temporary Position
Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible by agreement, however no later than 1 December 2026
Salary: Monthly Salary
Number of Positions: 1
Full-time Equivalent: 100%
Location: Lund, Skåne län, Sweden
Reference Number: PA2026/1908
Published: 24 June 2026
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

About Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

About the Department

The position is within the Division of Communications Engineering at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University.

The division includes:

  • 8 senior researchers.
  • Around 20 doctoral students.
  • Strong collaborations with industry.

Research covers wireless communication in a broad sense, spanning from communication theory to the implementation of antenna structures.

Being a Doctoral Student

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University.

During your doctoral education, you will:

  • Be trained in scientific methodology.
  • Develop critical and analytical thinking.
  • Learn to solve research problems independently.
  • Gain awareness of research ethics.
  • Participate in research projects.
  • Develop leadership and pedagogical skills.
  • Receive continuous supervision throughout your studies.

Doctoral studies conclude with a doctoral thesis and the award of a doctoral degree.

Subject and Project Description

The doctoral project focuses on the design and analysis of future wireless systems, with particular emphasis on:

  • 6G wireless systems.
  • Distributed MIMO systems (D-MIMO).

Research activities include:

  • Algorithm development for distributed processing.
  • Synchronization methods.
  • Resource allocation in distributed MIMO systems.
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability.

A world-leading software-defined D-MIMO testbed, developed within the department, is available for implementation, testing and measurements.

This position is part of NextG2Com, a Vinnova Competence Center coordinated by Lund University.

NextG2Com focuses on future communication systems integrating:

  • Wireless communication technologies.
  • Networks.
  • Software.
  • Data.
  • Security.

The centre collaborates closely with industry and public-sector partners with support from Vinnova.

As a NextG2Com doctoral student, you will:

  • Collaborate with industrial partners.
  • Work alongside other doctoral students.
  • Participate in meetings and centre activities.

Work Duties

The primary responsibility is to devote yourself to doctoral education through research studies, including participation in research projects and third-cycle courses.

Research activities include:

  • Theory development.
  • Simulation.
  • Implementation of distributed MIMO systems.

The work will be carried out in collaboration with doctoral students and senior researchers working on areas including:

  • Hardware implementation.
  • Channel measurements.

This enables theoretical and simulation studies to have direct relevance for future wireless system design.

Using the department's D-MIMO testbed, research results can be validated under realistic real-time operating conditions.

Additional duties include:

  • Teaching.
  • Other departmental responsibilities.

These duties will comprise a maximum of 20% of working hours.

The position also involves:

  • Project meetings.
  • Joint research projects.
  • Close collaboration with partners and doctoral students within NextG2Com.

Qualifications

Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the general admission requirements for third-cycle education by having:

  • A second-cycle qualification; or
  • Completed at least 240 credits, including 60 second-cycle credits; or
  • Acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

Applicants must also satisfy the specific admission requirements for doctoral studies in Electrical Engineering by having:

  • At least 60 second-cycle credits in subjects relevant to Electrical Engineering; or
  • An MSc in Engineering in one of the following fields:
    • Biomedical Engineering.
    • Computer Science.
    • Electrical Engineering.
    • Engineering Mathematics.
    • Nanoengineering.
    • Engineering Physics.
    • Information and Communication Engineering.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Good ability to work independently and formulate research problems.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Good collaborative ability.
  • Very good command of spoken and written English.

Other Qualifications

The following are considered advantageous:

  • Experience developing signal processing algorithms and/or optimisation techniques.
  • Strong background in mathematics and stochastic processes/statistical signal processing.
  • Experience in mathematical modelling and analysis of wireless communication systems.
  • Experience using software such as MATLAB or Python.
  • Experience with implementation aspects of wireless systems, including analogue and digital subsystems.

What We Offer

Lund University is a public authority, offering employees:

  • Generous annual leave.
  • An advantageous occupational pension scheme.
  • Employment benefits available to university staff.

About the Employment

  • Employment Type: Fixed-term.
  • Workload: Full-time (100%).
  • Start Date: As soon as possible by agreement, but no later than 1 December 2026.

Doctoral studies at LTH consist of four years of full-time study.

Where teaching and departmental duties are included, the employment period is extended accordingly.

Doctoral studentships are regulated under the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7.

How to Apply

Applications must be written in English and include:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Cover letter explaining:
    • Your motivation for applying.
    • How the research project aligns with your interests and educational background.
  • Copies of:
    • Academic transcripts.
    • Degree certificates.
    • Documentation demonstrating that you meet the admission requirements.
  • Any additional documents you wish to submit, such as:
    • Grade transcripts.
    • Contact details for referees.
    • Letters of recommendation.

We welcome your application.

About the Faculty of Engineering (LTH)

LTH is Lund University's Faculty of Engineering.

The faculty:

  • Educates nearly 12,000 students.
  • Conducts internationally recognised research.
  • Produces around 100 doctoral theses annually.
  • Publishes approximately 2,000 scientific findings each year.
  • Supports innovation through research and student projects.

Together we explore and create—to benefit the world.

Contact

Professor Ove Edfors
Email: ove.edfors@eit.lth.se

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