Doctoral student in Electrical Engineering with focus on SubTHz antenna system design for 6G - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

For many decades, wireless communications mainly reside in frequency bands of up to a few gigahertz, due to multiple technical challenges (including antenna system design) involved in deploying systems operating at higher frequencies. However, the thirst for higher data rates has necessitated the utilization of millimetre-wave bands for 5G systems. In 6G, even higher frequencies of the subTHz band (0.1-0.3 THz) are being considered to accommodate extreme bandwidth and latency requirements in future applications such as holographic imaging and digital twins.   

Work duties

The doctoral student will work in the area of antenna system design at subTHz frequencies. This topic is very challenging due to very high path loss and lossy integration with RF/digital circuitry. However, the student will benefit from interfacing with a growing number of researchers at the department working on other crucial aspects of subTHz communications, including propagation, RF/digital circuits and signal processing. Significant interaction with, and support from, the industry is also expected.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements 

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: 

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Electrical Engineering if the applicant has: 

• at least 60 second-cycle credits in subjects of relevance to electrical engineering, or
• a MSc in Engineering in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering mathematics, Nano engineering, engineering physics or information and communication engineering.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Very good full-wave simulation skills.
• Good ability to mature with the research education and contribute to the research group.

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following: 

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
3. Written and oral communication skills.
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment 

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

You are also asked to answer the selection questions.