Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Overview

In this postdoctoral role, you will advance BD-RIS research through design, modelling, and fabrication of reconfigurable impedance networks and nonlocal metasurfaces. You will work within Imperial College’s HASC project to evaluate BD-RIS benefits for next-generation wireless networks and contribute to the feasibility assessment. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to generate data, publish findings, and present at conferences. This position offers a path to establish leadership in a cutting-edge area of wireless technology and scale impactful research outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary
• 39 days off per year
• generous pension schemes
• career support for researchers
• opportunities for promotion and progression
• diverse and collaborative work culture

Responsibilities

• Plan and initiate research activities
• Develop techniques and apparatus for data collection and analysis
• Perform data analysis and ensure data validity and reliability
• Maintain thorough records of findings
• Write reports for sponsors and publish in journals
• Present findings to colleagues and at conferences
• Provide guidance to staff and students
• Attend relevant workshops and conferences as needed

Key requirements

• PhD or near completion in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, RIS/metasurfaces
• Significant publication track record
• Experience in microwave circuit theory, antenna design/measurement, RF prototyping/experimentation
• Experience with reconfigurable RF devices and networks
• Experience presenting and publishing scientific research
• Practical research environment experience

• communication and presentation skills
• team mentorship/leadership
• data-driven mindset
• Microwave circuit theory
• Antenna design/measurement
• RF system prototyping/experimentation

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