PhD (4+4) Positions in AI and UAV Navigation near Powerlines
Syddansk Universitet
Job Category: PH.D.Job Description:The section of at the at the Faculty of Engineering of the , invites applications for one or more 4+4 PhD positions. The positions are open from September 1st, 2025.What we offerEnrolling in our 4+4 PhD program, where you will be working with a UAV autonomous navigation system around powerlines utilizing novel AI models and onboard processing. Your responsibilities as a PhD student encompass cutting-edge research in AI, onboard computing, and hardware/software design for autonomous operations. As a PhD fellow, collaborative synergy will be a cornerstone as you work alongside accomplished peers, including PhD students and postdocs from the research group. If you are a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.What we expect
Workplace descriptionThe section focuses on conducting research in digital and high-frequency electronics, embedded systems, control, and communication, utilizing cutting-edge reconfigurable computing and sensors. The aim is to develop next-generation electronics and computing solutions that solve technology-related challenges in fields such as autonomous robots, drones, IoT, smart grid, and healthcare.The section is a vital component of our educational programs in electrical engineering in Odense, offering Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Electronics Engineering. Over the next few years, the section is expected to expand to include at least 20 academics, including PhD students and engineers, to support research funding, industrial collaboration, and educational activities. This growth will enable the section to continue its contribution to the field of electrical engineering and related areas.The SDU campus in Odense comprises five faculties and soon also a large university hospital creating a great concentration of academics and students facilitating interdisciplinary research and rich student life. The city of Odense is culturally rich surrounded by a vibrant and growing robotics community and highly livable with a green banked meandering river cutting through the centre and attractive residential areas.For further information about the position, please contact the Head of Digital and High-frequency Electronics Section, Professor Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid, e-mail: .If you experience technical problems, please contactApplication procedureBefore applying the candidates are advised to read the and the .Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:
. * Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the
. * An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish).
. * A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.The application deadline is July 1, 2025, at 11.59 PM / 23.59 (CET/CEST)Assessment and selection processApplications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.Read about the .Conditions of employment
To be considered for the position it is required that the applicant is enrolled in a master’s programme (kandidatuddannelse) at the Faculty of Engineering, SDU, and has completed the first year at the time for enrollment. The start date is September 1, 2025.The 4+4 PhD fellowship programme is divided into a 22-month grant period followed by an employment period. When the master’s degree (kandidatuddannelse) is achieved and you as least have attained a grade of 10 (Danish scale), you will be employed at the same terms as a 3-year PhD fellowship.Enrollment will be in accordance with . Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for PhD fellows as described herein as well as the Protocol on PhD fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.–The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit for additional information.about The Faculty of Engineering.About Us:The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.
Odense, Syddanmark
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:30:36 GMT
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