The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, TIMN  is one of the six departments in the Faculty of Engineering. We conduct education and research in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics. The Systems Engineering group conducts research, e.g., to improve remote sensing systems investigating events on our planet and in its atmosphere. Our group has focused on signal processing of high-resolution radars and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation (RO). This project is conducted in a well-established partnership with Beyond Gravity Sweden (BGS) AB which started more than six years ago. BGS has recently started the development of its first satellite mission, Radio Occultation Service (RoocS), which aims to provide atmospheric measurements using the GNSS-RO technique. In 2020, a unique experiment was performed where the tracking capabilities of the Meteorological Operational satellite (MetOp-A) were extended to cover higher altitudes in the atmosphere. These measurements are an important starting point for this project. The research in this collaborative project intends to improve the upcoming generation of GNSS-RO systems, which will support a better characterization of the Earth’s atmosphere. The project is funded by the Swedish National Space Agency (Rymdstyrelsen).

Work description

The aim of the research project is to develop new methods and improve the retrieval process in RO systems. The PhD candidate will focus on signal processing of RO measurements, inversion algorithms and wave propagation simulation through the atmosphere. The research results are going to support the development of methods for Space Weather monitoring and ionospheric modelling. Besides performing research in this project’s scope, the position includes also other research activities in other department’s research projects, teaching activities, and/or other departmental duties.

Eligibility requirements

For admission to doctoral employment, it is required that the applicant is or will be admitted to postgraduate education. Eligible for admission to postgraduate education is those who have completed a degree at the advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or at in any other way within or outside the country acquired substantially corresponding knowledge (Chapter 7, Section 39 in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100)).

Specific entry requirements

Applicants have a master's degree in engineering physics, engineering matematics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.

Meriting competencies and experience

Applicants must have good knowledge of mathematics, physics and signal processing, and it is advantageous to have good knowledge in remote sensing, programming and electromagnetic wave propagation.

Place of employment: Karlskrona.

Employment level: 100%.

Commencement: September 1th, 2023.

Duration: Temporary position. The duration is up to 4 years of full-time research. The position may comprise up to 20% of other duties (e.g., teaching), in which case the duration can be extended to a maximum of 5 years.

Application deadline: May 5th 2023.

Your application should contain the following: