About the opportunity
The Chair of Digital Communication Systems at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology focuses on the fundamental limits of information transfer, covering storage, compression, and transmission. Using methods from various mathematical disciplines, modern communication systems are characterized by their diversity, flexibility, and efficiency. The positions involve conducting independent research in wireless communication networks, publishing and presenting results at international conferences, managing third-party funded projects, and preparing grant proposals.
Salary and benefits
- Employment contract under the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L), classified under pay group E14 TV-L
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Employment at one of Germany's major universities within the Universitätsallianz Ruhr
- Collaboration in an engaged and supportive team
- Support for work-life balance, including placement services for childcare, holiday programs, and a mobile children's room
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
Who can apply?
- Completed university education in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology with a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and a PhD (Promotion)
- Interest in theoretical work followed by verification in a hardware or software testbed
- Good proficiency in both German and English
- High motivation and commitment
- Knowledge and experience in methods related to convex optimization, digital signal processing, and machine learning
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 22.09.2026 under reference number ANR 6081.
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a cover letter, CV, and certificates referencing ANR 6081.
- Submit your application via the online application portal or by email to the provided address.
Additional information
- The positions are fixed-term for 36 months, starting as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39.83 hours per week = 100%).
- The workplace is located at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
- Travel, accommodation, and lost earnings expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.
- The Ruhr-Universität Bochum promotes diversity, equal opportunities, and the professional path of underrepresented groups, explicitly encouraging applications from women and individuals with disabilities.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- PhD holders in Electrical Engineering or Information Technology.
- Researchers with a strong theoretical background in convex optimization, digital signal processing, or machine learning.
- Individuals interested in both theoretical research and practical verification in testbeds.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a 36-month fixed-term contract, requiring a multi-year commitment.
- The role is full-time and on-site in Bochum, which may require relocation.
- Applicants should be prepared for a high level of personal responsibility, including grant writing and project management.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is a strong fit for a post-doctoral researcher aiming to establish an independent research profile in digital communication systems. It provides the freedom to conduct research, publish, and manage projects, which are critical steps for those pursuing a long-term career in academia or high-level industrial R&D.
Our take
Highly recommended for ambitious postdocs in electrical engineering who are ready to lead research projects and contribute to the field of communication systems.
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