We are seeking a post doc candidate to work on advanced high-throughput coding for optical communication. The focus will be on fast forward error-correction (FEC). The applications include Data Center Interconnects and optical core networks. You will be conducting research on high-throughput, FEC for optical communication, striving for Tbit/s communication at output bit-error rates of 10 ^-15 and better. For high performance, you will conduct research in fast soft-decision (SD) FEC within a scheme of concatenated coding. The postdoc project will be part of the Innovation Fund Denmark INCOM project centred at DTU Fotonik.

Your Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent within coding for communication.

A strong background in coding for communication is required.

Experience with optical communication is not required.

Our offer

An interesting and challenging job in an international environment

Full-time position. The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations.

The period of employment is one year.

To apply

Please submit your online application no later than January 9, 2020. Apply online at www.career.dtu.dk including the following documents

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma
• List of publications

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Further information may be obtained from Professor Søren Forchhammer, [email protected], tel.: +45 4525 3622.