Postdoc in signal processing

About the company

Luleå tekniska universitet is in strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close cooperation with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå tekniska universitet has a turnover of over 2.3 billion SEK per year. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students. The Department of Systems and Space Engineering at Luleå tekniska universitet (LTU) is seeking a postdoc to conduct research within the signal processing research group. Ongoing research in signal processing includes measurement technology and wireless communication, and is conducted in close cooperation with industry. In our research, we strive to understand how information can be extracted from measurement data and how this information can be reliably transferred between different locations or times. We are looking for an ambitious and creative colleague who wants to contribute to research at the international forefront.

Your tasks

Subject Description The subject covers signal processing with a focus on the development and optimization of algorithms for the processing of one- and multi-dimensional signals that have a close connection to applications and applied research.

Project Description The research project deals with quantitative non-destructive testing and evaluation of additively manufactured metal components. The work includes ultrasonic testing, conventional material characterization, as well as the development of a signal processing framework for training data-driven models adapted to the task. The work is to be carried out in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and our industrial partners.

Your main tasks will consist of research within the framework of a collaborative project. You are also expected to participate in the supervision of doctoral students and advanced-level degree students. To a limited extent, up to 20% of a full-time position, undergraduate teaching may also be included in the duties.

Requirements

To be eligible for the postdoc position, you must have earned a doctoral degree in signal processing, ultrasonic signal processing, or a related field, or alternatively hold a foreign degree deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. Experience in non-destructive testing and evaluation with ultrasound, as well as inspection and characterization of additively manufactured metal components, is highly meritorious. You must have very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. It is meritorious if the doctoral degree was obtained no more than three years before the last application date. Applicants who obtained their doctoral degree earlier may also be considered if special reasons exist, such as various forms of statutory leave.

How to apply

For further information, please contact professor Johan Carlson, 0920-49 2517, mailto:johan.carlson@ltu.se

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, where you attach a cover letter as well as a CV/list of merits and copies of verified degree certificates. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English.

Last application date: November 12, 2026 Reference number: 5542-2026

Other

Information For this position, a full-time employment period of two years applies, with the possibility of extension up to three years. Place of work: Luleå. Intended start date: as soon as possible, by agreement. For each position, a preliminary https://www.ltu.se/om-universitetet/arbeta-hos-oss/att-soka-en-anstallning#h-Informationomlonetransparens is provided, based on the position's requirements, responsibilities, and market situation. </body>