About the position
Doctoral student in joint optical communications and sensing
Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create the future of optical communications and sensing!
At the Department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering.
The Division of Communications, Antennas, and Optical Networks (CAOS) researches advanced wireless and optical technologies.
We focus on antenna systems, communication and sensing for future 6G, and secure optical networks.
CAOS researchers also participate in several major research centres at Chalmers.
About the research project
While many sensing technologies exist, their integration into deployed optical networks that support global communications remains an open challenge.
This project will develop new methods for integrated sensing and communications in optical networks.
Cutting-edge machine learning techniques for sensing data analysis, models of the impact of external phenomena on optical signal, and network-wide optimization of transmission and sensing parameters, as well as resource assignment, lie at the core of this project.
Who we are looking for
To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Electrical engineering, communication engineering, computer science, or similar.
*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
Experience in machine learning and/or optical sensing technologies
Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing
The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours
Develop novel machine learning techniques for sensing data analysis
The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.
Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period.
A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.
Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete.
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level.
What you’ll bring
- To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Electrical engineering, communication engineering, computer science, or similar.
- Experience in programming, mathematical modeling and simulation
- *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
- Experience in machine learning and/or optical sensing technologies
- Experience in software defined communication systems
- Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
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- Location
- Sweden
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Fully funded
The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026). - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
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Research focus
- Discipline
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- Research area
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- Methods
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- Software
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Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 23 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 10 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 23 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2026
We welcome your application no later than October 10, 2026.
How to apply
The following experience will strengthen your application:
Application procedure
The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
We welcome your application no later than October 10, 2026.
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Contact: furdek@chalmers.se
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