Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering (LTH) is seeking a Doctoral Student in Electrical Engineering with a research focus on sensing and positioning for future communication systems. The position is based within the Division of Communications Engineering at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology and is part of NextG2Com, a national competence center supported by Vinnova and coordinated by Lund University. The division maintains strong collaborations with industry and conducts research ranging from communication theory to antenna implementation.

As a doctoral student, you will pursue independent research while receiving structured training in scientific methods, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and research ethics. You will engage in both individual and joint research projects, participate in doctoral courses and seminars, and contribute to center-wide activities. Your research will investigate techniques for achieving reliable sensing and positioning, including distributed joint processing, message passing methods, short-range radio techniques (e.g., Bluetooth-based angle and distance estimation), and millimetre-wave radar sensing.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting research and doctoral studies within sensing and positioning.
• Participating in collaborative research activities within NextG2Com.
• Contributing to courses, seminars, and scientific meetings.
• Assisting with departmental teaching and duties up to 20% of working time.

Required qualifications:

• General and specific eligibility for third-cycle studies in Electrical Engineering, demonstrated through relevant second-cycle coursework or an MSc in a related engineering field.
• Strong ability to work independently, solve research problems, and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Experience in statistical signal processing, wireless communication modeling, MATLAB, RF or radar measurements, or machine learning applications in sensing.

This is a full-time, temporary doctoral studentship, starting as soon as possible and no later than 1 September 2026. Lund University offers generous leave, pension benefits, and a dynamic research environment with strong academic–industry partnerships.