Postdoc in Resilient Satellite and Quantum Networks

Postdoc in Resilient Satellite and Quantum Networks
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Your work tasks
In this postdoctoral position you will play a central role towards developing techniques to model integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks as dynamic graphs based on the spatial characteristics, orbital dynamics, and timing requirements of the system. You will work in an international and interdisciplinary environment with experts in mobile communication networks, satellite communications, quantum communications, statistics, and artificial intelligence.
Your main responsibility will be to develop techniques to model integrated mobile and satellite communication networks as dynamic graphs based on the spatial characteristics and orbital dynamics of the system, both for classical and quantum communications. You’ll investigate feature extraction and graph representation learning algorithms, as well as algorithms method for formulating and solving link establishment, matching, and routing problems on the network graphs using both classical graph theory and AI methods such as graph neural networks (GNNs). You will also develop distribution-free methods for reliability guarantees, using conformal prediction to provide calibrated, finite-sample guarantees on link performance and on the fidelity of entanglement distributed over satellite and terrestrial links.
A key aspect of your work will be to model the spatial and temporal aspects of classical and quantum communication systems, as well as system disruptions, to enable the statistical evaluation and improvement of the resilience of the network to failures. Furthermore, you’ll work on decentralized algorithms to adapt the operation of the network to achieve the target network resilience with minimal performance loss.
Your competences
You have completed a PhD in electrical engineering, telecommunications, statistics, information theory, applied mathematics, data science, or a closely related field. You are comfortable working with abstract concepts in information and graph theory and statistics, and you enjoy translating them into concrete algorithms. You have experience with information- and communication-theoretic modelling, programming, probability, statistics, and AI.
You bring documented experience with publishing research in recognised international journals and conferences, and you are motivated by contributing to the international research community through high-quality publications. Ideally, you are familiar with at least one of the following domains: wireless communications, graph theory, applied mathematics, statistics and AI. Knowledge on satellite networks and quantum communications is beneficial but not required.
We are looking for motivated, proactive and curious candidates, who enjoy working at the intersection of several disciplines and are comfortable taking initiative in developing new research ideas.
You thrive in a collaborative research environment where ideas are openly discussed, where feedback is part of the daily work, and where results are developed in close dialogue with colleagues from different backgrounds. At the same time, you can work independently, plan your work, and drive your own projects forward. You communicate clearly in writing and in speech, and you can present complex concepts in an accessible way to colleagues from other disciplines. Proficiency in English at C1 level or above is required for this position, both for scientific writing and for daily collaboration in an international environment.
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Deadline 16 November
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