Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private, state-accredited, English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science and Engineering, and School of Business, Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research, international diversity, and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1.900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university, we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, 2.000 students from 120 nations live and study on our residential campus.

Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position:

PhD Position in Robust Inference for Sensing Systems (m/f/d)

(full-time)

Your Responsibilities:

• Research to solve complex inference problems in challenging environments.
• Applications will be mainly on GNSS signal processing and positioning, satellite imaging, and other sensor systems.

Your Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Geomatics, or a closely related field.
• A strong background in signal processing, estimation, probability, or applied mathematics is expected.
• Experience with GNSS, Bayesian filtering, robust statistics, machine learning, or remote sensing is an advantage.
• Good programming skills in MATLAB and Python are desirable.

What you can expect at Constructor University:

We are an international, world-class private university embarking on an exciting journey of growth. In the CHE Ranking, the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape, Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.

• Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning
• 30 days of annual leave, plus additional days off for special occasions
• Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)
• Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour: Our Campus
• Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.

Your application: 

For any further information regarding this position, please contact Haoqing Li, via Mail ([email protected]).

Apply today - it's simple and uncomplicated. We look forward to getting to know you.

A complete application includes the following materials:

(1) Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts,

(2) a curriculum vitae with a publication list,

(3) copies of certificates and diplomas,

(4) certification of English proficiency (optional),

(5) contact information for two referees.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.