Postdoc in Resilient Optical Transport Networks

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of resilient optical transport networks? We're on the lookout for a talented Postdoc to join our dynamic, international team at the Optical Networks group, Division of Communication Systems, Antennas and Optical Networks, Departmet of Electrical Engineering. We pride ourselves on fostering scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration with society. If you love tackling complex challenges, we've got a seat with your name on it

About us

At the Department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal processing and Biomedical engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. We work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.

The Division of Communications, Antennas, and Optical Networks (CAOS) researches advanced wireless and optical technologies. We focus on antenna systems, communication and sensing for future 6G, and secure optical networks. Our work supports a more sustainable and efficient communication infrastructure. The division is strongly involved in education and thesis supervision. CAOS researchers also participate in several major research centres at Chalmers.

About the research project

Optical communication networks, foundational to modern society, face security challenges that put upper-layer network services at risk. This project addresses network security from a multi-layer perspective, focusing on SDN-controlled networks and vulnerabilities in virtualized scenarios. The work involves developing multi-layer risk models, creating risk mitigation tools for 5G infrastructure control and management, applying AI/ML for real-time monitoring of optical networks, and implementing intelligent policies to increase resilience of network services to breaches of fiber infrastructure.

Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or similar field. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Optical communication networks knowledge
• Strong track record, documented with publications in international journal and conferences
• Stellar social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others and communicate well

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in optical network modeling
• Experience in machine learning
• Knowledge of SDN and NFV
• Knowledge of basic TCP/IP protocols

What you will do

• Conduct high-impact research and publish in leading journals and conferences
• Shape research questions within this project's framework
• Collaborate with prominent European universities and industry partners
• Develop novel approaches to model and enhance multi-layer network resilience
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent
• Possibly engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.

• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications and names of 2-3 references.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than January 31, 2026.

For questions please contact:

Marija Furdek

Associate Professor

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.

Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.

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