PhD Candidate in Communication Engineering at the University of Bremen 2026

The University of Bremen, Department of Communication Engineering (Prof. Dr. - Ing. Dekorsy) at the Faculty 1 (Physics/Electrical Engineering), is offering, at the earliest opportunity, two positions as Research Assistant - PhD Candidate.

You can expect interesting and varied work in both the technical and IT fields. You will work in a scientific environment within a creative team and with electrical engineering students at an employer that values initiative and offers family-friendly working conditions.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 2, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Bremen
• City to studyBremen
• School to studyUniversity of Bremen
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Annual special payment (“Christmas bonus”), regular collectively agreed salary increases, and an additional occupational pension scheme for the public sector (VBL)

• A secure, interesting, and varied position at an open-minded and internationally oriented university

• 30 days of paid annual leave per calendar year

• A diverse, forward-looking, and open organizational culture

• Support from a collegial and motivated team with a positive working atmosphere

• Individual onboarding and induction

• Opportunities for professional development and further training

• A good work–life balance through flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option of mobile working, bject to applicable conditions

• Free support services within the framework of social and family counseling

• An active occupational health management program, including the possibility of discounted access to local sports clubs, fitness studios, and swimming pools (EGYM Wellpass)

• The option to use a subsidized job ticket for public transportation

• A wide range of sports and cultural activities

• Varied and affordable dining options in the cafeterias operated by the Student Services (Studierendenwerk)

Requirements

• Very good degree (master's/university diploma) in communications engineering/information technology, technical computer science, applied mathematics, or related engineering or natural sciences.
• Very good knowledge of software implementation algorithms.
• In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: communications engineering (baseband, resource management), signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• First experience with software-defined radios (Ettus USRP) and GNU Radio.
• Good experience in programming/development environments (Python/MATLAB/C).
• Knowledge of 5G PHY and MAC according to the 3GPP standard would be a plus.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English (CEF level B1).

This position requires a strong interest in independent research, a highly independent and meticulous approach to work, a high level of motivation to work in transdisciplinary research projects, and excellent teamwork and organizational skills. 

Application Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Proof of qualifications
• References

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application with your complete and informative documents as a PDF file by unencrypted email, quoting reference number A036-26 to: [email protected].
• or by post to:

  Universität Bremen
  Fachbereich 1 (Physik/Elektrotechnik)
  Sekretariat Prof. Dekorsy
  Frau Eva Preuß
  Postfach 330 440
  28334 Bremen

  Please note that no photos should be included with your application documents.

  We kindly ask you to submit only copies (no folders), as we are unable to return them. Once the selection process has been completed, your application documents will be stored in accordance with legal requirements and then destroyed.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Bremen webpage.