PhD Stipends in Communication Systems and Representation, Compression, Learning, and Inference for Classical and Quantum Data

  •  PhD
  •  03-Sep-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Fully funded stipend with salary/benefits (3 years for PhD; 4+4 model includes SU-PhD grants and employment after MSc completion)

Aalborg University invites applications for one or more PhD Stipends in Communication Systems and Representation, Compression, Learning, and Inference for Classical and Quantum Data.

Eligibility for the PhD stipends at the university requires applicants to hold (or be enrolled in) a relevant MSc degree in fields such as electrical engineering, communications engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related areas. Candidates should have strong mathematical and analytical skills, experience in programming (C++, Python, or Matlab), and familiarity with quantum information or computing concepts.

Aalborg University (AAU is a leading international institution recognized for its innovative research, high academic quality, and close collaboration with industry and society, located in Denmark. The university is especially known for its problem-based learning (PBL) model, which emphasizes teamwork and real-world problem solving.

Aalborg Universitet Information

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PhD Stipends in Communication Systems and Representation, Compression, Learning, and Inference for Classical and Quantum Data Established in 1974, Aalborg Universitet (Aalborg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aalborg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Denmark Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Copenhagen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aalborg Universitet (AAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aalborg Universitet (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: Aalborg University

  • Department: Department of Electronic Systems, Technical Faculty of IT and Design

  • Course Level: PhD (3-year stipend) or Integrated PhD (4+4 model)

  • Award: Fully funded stipend with salary/benefits (3 years for PhD; 4+4 model includes SU-PhD grants and employment after MSc completion)

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: One or more

  • Nationality: International and domestic applicants are welcome

  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Application Process

Applicants must submit their applications via Aalborg University’s recruitment system. Required documents include:

  • Application letter (motivation and qualifications)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Diplomas (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree). Integrated applicants must submit MSc transcripts.

  • One-page research vision statement related to the outlined project topics

  • Other relevant documents

Contacts for inquiries:

  • Prof. Petar Popovski –

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