Research Assistant: Frequency-Comb Optical Communications

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 312,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Electro in Denmark seeks a Research Assistant to contribute to data-distributed optical communication research based on optical frequency combs. You will work with state-of-the-art experimental platforms to investigate high-capacity fiber networks and characterize next-generation communication systems.

The role requires hands-on experimentation, advanced DSP of coherent optical data signals, and collaboration with DTU Electro researchers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Detailed experience with optical fiber and optical communication systems.
• Experience with advanced characterization including DSP of coherent optical signals and recirculating fiber loops.

Responsibilities

• Experimental implementations and characterizations of data-distributed optical communication systems using optical frequency combs.
• Characterize combs as a distributed light source supporting many fibers and investigate repeatered/unrepeatered links.
• Apply advanced characterization of optical communication systems and DSP of coherent signals.

Skills

Optical fiber systems

Optical communication systems

Coherent DSP

Recirculating fiber loops

Optical frequency combs

Education

Master's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

DTU Electro in Denmark seeks a Research Assistant to contribute to data-distributed optical communication research based on optical frequency combs. You will work with state-of-the-art experimental platforms to investigate high-capacity fiber networks and characterize next-generation communication systems.

The role requires hands-on experimentation, advanced DSP of coherent optical data signals, and collaboration with DTU Electro researchers.