Optical Communications Research Assistant

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Electro seeks a Research Assistant to advance data‑distributed optical communication systems based on optical frequency combs. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art experimental platforms to explore high‑capacity fiber‑optic transmission and novel data formats.

This role offers collaboration with leading researchers and contributes to future communication infrastructures. The position aligns with DTU’s strong focus on research excellence in an international environment, with salary structures

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Detailed experience with optical fiber systems and optical communication systems is expected.
• Experience with digital signal processing of coherent optical data signals and re‑circulating fiber loops is required.

Responsibilities

• Experimentally implement and characterize data‑distributed optical communication systems using optical frequency combs.
• Characterize combs as distributed light sources supporting multiple fibers and investigate repeater‑less cables.
• Perform advanced characterization of optical communication systems and DSP of coherent signals.

Skills

Optical fiber systems

Optical communication

Frequency combs

DSP for coherent signals

Experimentation

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Optical test equipment

Coherent detection equipment

Job description

DTU Electro seeks a Research Assistant to advance data‑distributed optical communication systems based on optical frequency combs. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art experimental platforms to explore high‑capacity fiber‑optic transmission and novel data formats.

This role offers collaboration with leading researchers and contributes to future communication infrastructures. The position aligns with DTU’s strong focus on research excellence in an international environment, with salary structures