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Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in London

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Imperial College London

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Our summary

Salary: £50,733 - £59,484 a year
About £3,330 - £3,750 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 9 December

Skills

Imperial College London is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in London.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Research Associate: Hold a PhD (or be very near completion, or equivalent) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and/or metasurfaces, and a significant publication track record.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The role

The post is funded by EPSRC project "Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces 2.0 for 6G: Beyond Diagonal Phase Shift Matrices" to conduct original research in RF design, modeling, and prototyping of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. The successful candidate will design and prototype "beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces" (BD-RIS) using reconfigurable impedance networks and/or nonlocal metasurfaces, identify the full potential benefits of BD-RIS for next generation wireless networks, and assess the feasibility of BD-RIS.
This full-time, in-person postdoctoral position is based at Imperial College's South Kensington Campus in London, UK, and is funded till 31 March 2028.
In your application, clearly explain your expertise and your approach to design and fabricate reconfigurable impedance network to enable BD-RIS.

What you'll do

To take initiatives in the planning of research
To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data
To conduct data analysis
To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
To write reports for submission to research sponsors
To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
To submit publications to refereed journals
To provide guidance to staff and students
To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary

Experience

Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including
- Microwave circuit theory
- Antenna design/measurement
- RF system prototyping/experimentation
- Reconfigurable RF and microwave devices and microwave networks
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and/or metasurfaces
Experience presenting and publishing scientific and/or technical research

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Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

For any specific queries regarding the post please contact Prof Bruno Clerckx (b.clerckx@imperial.ac.uk)

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