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Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - Delft University of Technology via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 18 July 2026 Page contents 18 Jul 2026 Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Physics » Optics First Stage Researcher (R1) Type of Contract Hours Per Week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Help shape the future of laser satellite communications by joining our team. You will design and develop advanced adaptive optics systems that enhance the reliability and performance of high-speed data transmission through space. Laser satellite communication is an emerging technology with strong potential for high-capacity data transmission, particularly for intersatellite links. However, achieving reliable optical communication between ground stations and satellites remains challenging due to atmospheric turbulence. This PhD position is part of the STARS: Smart 3D Tomographic Adaptive Optics for Turbulence-Resilient Optical Communication Systems project. The research focuses on optical communication links with geostationary satellites. Geostationary satellites are widely used for communication applications, such as television and radio broadcasting, due to their fixed position relative to the Earth. At the same time, their large distance introduces significant challenges in terms of signal strength and robustness. The project investigates a novel approach in which multiple laser beams are combined to achieve constructive interference at the satellite. This increases the optical intensity at the receiver and improves communication performance over long distances. Within this PhD project, you will focus on the development and experimental validation of the advanced adaptive optics system requir...