> Scope: Fulltime
> Temporary: 3 years
> Remuneration: TV-L 13
> Start: 01.01.2025The University of Ulm (UUlm) and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invite applications forPhD positions (m/f/d) and PostDoc position (m/f/d) within the framework of a DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG)We seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and particularly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position.
Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.
Full-time positions are generally divisible.hosted at the University of Ulm and FAU. The RTG targets for cutting-edge research in the fields of microwave engineering, radar, communications engineering, and remote sensing.Scientific Background
The aim of the Research Training Group (RTG) is to train and promote young scientists in the fields of radar technology, remote sensing, and communications. In the RTG, new approaches are to be researched by means of which radar sensors on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be networked with one another and jointly generate a tomographic image for monitoring geophysical parameters in the bio-, geo-, hydro-, and cryosphere. The proposed cooperative aperture synthesis approach enables novel tomographic radar imaging principles and will be validated by first demonstrations. For radar remote sensing in the geosciences it promises a completely new quality of earth observation in terms of resolution and information content, for instance in ground, vegetation, snow or ice areas. In total, the RTG consists of the following subprojects:

Microwave systems for multistatic UAV-based joint localization and radar sensing (FAU, Prof. M. Vossiek)

Multistatic radar networks for imaging and interferometry (UUlm, Prof. C. Waldschmidt)

Demonstration of SISO-, SIMO- and MIMO-SAR tomography (FAU, Prof. G. Krieger)

Signal reconstruction and communication for radar networks (UUlm, Prof. R. Fischer)

UAV-based integrated sensing and communication (FAU, Prof. R. Schober)

Numerical evaluation of tomographic image quality in inhomogeneous media (UUlm, Prof. C. Damm)

Flight path optimization of UAVs for radar imaging (PostDoc, UUlm, Prof. C. Waldschmidt)

We are looking for researchers with outstanding degrees in Electrical Engineering specializing in microwave engineering, communications engineering, signal processing or with a similar background.Work Enviroment
We offer a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment within an enthusiastic team at two internationally-oriented, open-minded and highly ranked universities. The doctoral studies will be embedded in a structured, interdisciplinary program with other young researchers of other disciplines.The UUlm and FAU are family-friendly employers and intend to increase the number of women in research and teaching positions and, therefore, strongly encourage female researchers to apply. In their pursuit of academic excellence, the UUlm and FAU are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.Requirements

Master´s degree or comparable from a first-class university with a grade well above average

profound knowledge in one of the research areas listed above

excellent knowledge of written and oral English (C1 and above)

ability for cooperation and research in an interdisciplinary team

excellent social skills, high motivation and commitment

Program Details and Contact
The start date is January 2025, but employment contracts can also be concluded beforehand. This is a temporary position that is at least available for 3 years. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for civil servants in Germany (TV-L). Prospective applicants should apply with a motivation letter, academic CV, and certificates all appended into a single pdf file to be send to . Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2024.More information on the subprojects, the positions and our team can be found atThe university and what we offer:
Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!> Referenz-no.: 24105 > Application deadline: 30.09.2024Hiring is done by the Central University Administration.Your contact for further information: :Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Waldschmidt, Chair of the RTG, christian.waldschmidt@uni-ulm.de