Doctoral student in Sustainable Satellite Networks

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking a Doctoral student in Sustainable Satellite Networks. This position involves developing architectural concepts and AI frameworks for satellite communication, optimizing dynamic nodes, and working on cutting-edge research in low-latency networks.

The role requires a second-cycle degree and strong analytical skills, with responsibilities including theoretical and algorithmic research. The employment is temporary and full-time, with a monthly salary according to KTH's agreements. Contact Emil Björnson at [e-mail] for more details.

Qualifications

• Passed a second-cycle degree (e.g., master’s degree).
• Completed at least 240 higher-education credits, with at least 60 second-cycle credits.
• Acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in other ways.
• English at B/6 level (equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts and AI frameworks for satellite mesh networks.
• Optimize thousands of dynamic communication nodes.
• Apply satellite communication theory, network optimization, and machine learning methods.

Skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Professionalism

Analytical skills

Effective communication in English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

240 credits incl. 60 second-cycle credits

Job description

Doctoral student in Sustainable Satellite Networks

Since its founding in 1827, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities. The doctoral project focuses on Space‑Air‑Ground Integrated Networks (SAGIN) for low‑latency, high‑capacity communication using low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellations. Detailed study of architectural concepts and AI frameworks will advance reliable, low‑latency communication across satellite mesh networks.

Responsibilities include the development of architectural concepts and AI frameworks for satellite mesh networks, optimisation of thousands of dynamic communication nodes, and application of satellite communication theory, network optimisation and machine learning methods. The research is highly theoretical and algorithmic.

Supervision: Irem Bor‑Yaliniz, Cicek Cavdar, and Emil Björnson (subject to admission).

Admission requirements

• Passed a second‑cycle degree (e.g., master’s degree).
• Completed at least 240 higher‑education credits, with at least 60 second‑cycle credits.
• Acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in other ways.
• English at B/6 level (equivalent).

In addition to academic criteria, applicants are assessed on: independent work, collaboration, professionalism, analytical skills, and effective communication in English.

Information regarding admission and employment: Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total employment period may not exceed the full‑time doctoral education period of four years. An employed doctoral student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. The position is initially for one year and may be renewed for up to two years at a time.

Type of employment: Temporary position

Contract type: Full time

First day of employment: According to agreement

Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement

Number of positions: 1

Full‑time equivalent: 100%

City: Stockholm

County: Stockholms län

Country: Sweden

Reference number: PA‑2026‑1843

Contact: Emil Björnson, [e-mail]

Published: 2026‑06‑04

Last application date: 2026‑07‑02

Closing date

2026‑07‑31 (Europe/Stockholm)

Job details: Title: Doctoral student in Sustainable Satellite Networks