The Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design invites applications for professor in the field of Machine Learning for Communication engineering as per September 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is part-time (10%), and available until August 31, 2031.
The Section on Connectivity within the Department of Electronic Systems is seeking a part-time Professor in Machine Learning for Communication Engineering, offering an exciting opportunity for research within a group that has a proven international research track record. The successful applicant will strengthen the team towards contributing to cutting-edge research and education in the intersection of machine learning and communication systems, both classical and quantum. This position involves active collaboration within two major research initiatives in the section: the Villum Investigator Grant WATER and the CLASSIQUE Center for Classical Communications in the Quantum Era. As a part-time Professor, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the section’s research agenda, mentoring students, and fostering interdisciplinary partnerships in a globally recognized environment.
In electronic engineering, Aalborg University is known worldwide for its high academic quality and societal impact. The Department of Electronic Systems employs more than 200 people, of which about 90 are PhD students, and about 40 % of all employees are internationals. In total, it has more than 600 students in its BSc and MSc programs, which are based on AAU’s problem-based learning model. The department leverages its unique research infrastructure and lab facilities to conduct world-leading fundamental and applied research within communication, networks, control systems, AI, sound, cyber security, and robotics. The department plays an active role in transferring inventions and results into applications in close collaboration with industrial partners worldwide. You can read more about the department at www.es.aau.dk.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be able to document a high degree of original academic production at an international level and experience from teaching at different levels. Including tests/exams, course/study programme management as well as contributions to the development of teaching activities and teaching material.
Emphasis is placed on the extent, to which the applicant, has developed the academic discipline from a research and teaching perspective.
Emphasis may moreover be placed on the applicant’s ability to carry out and develop research-based public-sector consultancy. Also, emphasis will be placed on an assessment of the applicant’s ability to perform research and teaching management tasks and possibly fulfil other functions, for example in relation to the university’s external cooperation.
Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s ability to undertake pedagogical supervision, supervision and academic assessment work.

WHO WE ARE

The Connectivity research group at Aalborg University focuses on advancing communication and networking technologies, with a particular emphasis on wireless systems and the transition to 6G. The group is globally recognized for its contributions to wireless communication theory, satellite networks, interplay of communication systems with learning/intelligence, integrated communication and sensing, and, recently, the emerging fields of quantum communication and quantum internet. The research group consists of more than 30 members and visitors. The research activities within the section are structured in six areas: (1) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Communications; (2) Low Latency and Goal-Oriented Communications; (3) Satellite Communications and Non-Terrestrial Networks; (4) Integrated Communications and Sensing; (5) Open RAN and (6) Quantum communications and quantum internet. The group has a robust team of senior academics, junior researchers, and a growing pool of doctoral students. Recent highlights include securing major funding for projects such as the Villum Investigator Grant for post-5G architectures, EU Horizon projects on 6G, and the CLASSIQUE Center of Excellence for communications in the quantum era.

• Research of highest international quality, including publication in top international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks
• Scientific leadership in scientific work and active contribution to projects within the fields of the position
• Contribution to the applications for attracting external funding
• To deliver seminars on timely research topics to faculty’s students.
• Co-supervision of PhD students