Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Microwave Analog Computing

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Associate role focusing on RF design, modeling, and prototyping of microwave analog computing (MiLAC). You will design and prototype MiLAC using both non-reconfigurable and reconfigurable microwave networks, exploring benefits for next-generation wireless networks and assessing feasibility. The position is based at Imperial College London, South Kensington, funded by UKRI TITAN Phase II until 30 September 2028 with potential extension. You will lead and collaborate on research activities, mentor staff and students, and disseminate findings through reports, conferences, and journals.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary and remuneration package
• 39 days off per year
• generous pension scheme
• career support for researchers
• opportunities for promotion and progression
• diverse and inclusive work culture

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research initiatives
• Develop techniques and apparatus for data collection and analysis
• Analyze data and ensure validity and reliability
• Maintain thorough records of findings
• Write reports for sponsors and publish in journals
• Present results to colleagues and at conferences
• Provide guidance to staff, students, and PhD candidates
• Attend workshops/conferences and build research collaborations
• Support bids for research grants and plan own scientific work
• Participate actively in group research programs
• Promote the reputation of the group, department and college

Key requirements

• PhD in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, reconfigurable surfaces, metasurfaces, or microwave computing (or near completion)
• significant publication track record
• practical experience in microwave circuit theory, antenna design/measurement, RF prototyping/experimentation
• experience with reconfigurable RF/microwave devices and networks and metasurfaces/microwave computing

• initiating and coordinating research activities
• effective communication and presentation
• mentoring and guiding students and staff
• microwave circuit theory
• antenna design/measurement
• RF system prototyping/experimentation

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