{"id":58971,"date":"2026-03-20T06:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/jobs\/doctoral-researcher-in-optical-satellite-communications\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:02:45","slug":"doctoral-researcher-in-optical-satellite-communications","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/jobs\/doctoral-researcher-in-optical-satellite-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Researcher in Optical Satellite Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n<div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\">\n    <nav\n        id=\"secondary-navigation\"\n        role=\"navigation\"\n        aria-label=\"Secondary menu\"\n        class=\"secondary-nav\"\n    >\n        <button\n   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in Optical Satellite Communications<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/header>\n                <figure class=\"hero__visual\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/04181250\/20200609-Belval-Campus_Henri-Goergen-23.jpg\" alt=\"thumbnail\">\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section id=\"job-info\" class=\"section py-0\">\n        <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n            <div class=\"job-overview__info\">\n                <h2 class=\"job-overview__info__title\">Job details<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"job-overview__info__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"icon-info\">\n                            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--format  icon--lg\"><use 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The research will focus on atmospheric impairments, link availability, and scalable high-data-rate transmission concepts aligned with SES\u2019s roadmap for next-generation optical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p><em>Your responsibilities will include:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Investigating atmospheric effects on ground-to-space optical communication, including turbulence-induced fading, scintillation, beam wander, wavefront distortions, and cloud\/aerosol impacts<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Developing physical-layer models and mitigation techniques for coherent optical uplinks, including adaptive modulation, coding, diversity schemes, and advanced receiver processing<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Developing simulation frameworks and performance analysis tools to assess link availability, reliability, and throughput under realistic operational conditions<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Exploring system-level trade-offs between optical terminal design, atmospheric mitigation techniques, and network performance<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Aligning the research with industrial needs and roadmaps for future optical satellite systems, e.g., high-capacity feeder links<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Publishing results in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting at major international conferences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"your-profile\"\n    >\nYour profile<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\"> MSc or MEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Strong background in digital communication systems, signal processing, and applied mathematics, demonstrated through academic performance and\/or prior research work<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Knowledge of optical communication systems, physical-layer concepts, or optical beam propagation<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Knowledge of atmospheric propagation effects, free-space optical (FSO) communication, or satellite communication systems is a strong advantage<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Familiarity with optical systems, photonics, or laser-based communication technologies is a plus<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Ability to develop simulation models and analyze complex system performance under realistic conditions in one of MATLAB, Python, C\/C++<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work on multidisciplinary challenges<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international academic\u2013industrial research environment<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p><em><\/em><em>Language Requirements:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. 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Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"how-to-apply\"\n    >\nHow to apply<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<p><em>Applications should include:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Curriculum Vitae : For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and date (or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your final (Bachelor\/Master) Thesis if you did one<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Cover letter presenting your motivation for this doctoral thesis topic, and explaining how your qualifications and aspirations align with its academic focus<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p> Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students. <\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p><em>General information:<\/em><\/p>\n\n    \n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\"><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month, extendable up to 48 months if required<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Location: Kirchberg Campus<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher<\/li><li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Job Reference: UOL08094<\/li><\/ul>\n    \n\n<p>The yearly gross salary for every Doctoral researcher at the UL is EUR 41976 (full time).<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper tabs-pre-heading\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"about-us\"\n    >\nAbout us<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section section py-0\">\n    <div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n        \n    \n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Luxembourg<\/a> is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>The\u202f<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust<\/a> (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&amp;D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent.\u202fWe\u202flook for\u202fresearchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services &amp; Applications.<\/p>\n\n    \n\n<p>The Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) research group of SnT conducts research aimed at designing, emulating and testing new high-performance systems for the future of mobile and satellite communications. 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