Research Fellow

26 Jun 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Queen’s University Belfast

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

17 Jul 2023 – 12:00 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

23/111063

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Queen’s University Belfast

Research Fellow

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EEECS)

Ref: 23/111063

Duration: Fixed Term for 2 years, to end no later than 31 December 2025

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £36,333 per annum

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EEECS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow for the design and implementation of mmWave reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) and development of experimental setup to test and verify the mmWave communication. This work will be carried out as part of U.S.-Ireland R&D Partnership project REFLECT-MMWAVE, aiming to perform experimentations using reconfigurable, coherent, and active surfaces in mmWave frequency ranges.

This is a unique opportunity to build the next-generation RIS systems and work at one of the leading institutions in the UK in microwave and mmWave technology, the Centre for Wireless Innovation – Queen’s University Belfast, collaborating with a UK-wide team of academics and industry partners.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

• Obtained or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant area.

Able to demonstrate substantial experience in the following:

• Design and implementation experience with microwave/mmWave devices, antennas, and surfaces
• Experience of antenna, transmission line, and electromagnetic theories
• Experience of handling and testing microwave and mmWave devices, antennas, and antenna arrays
• Experience of using RF design and simulation software such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS and/or Keysight ADS
• Experience of conducting measurements and characterising devices, circuits and antennas using measurement equipment such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers, power meters etc
• Experience with far-field and near-field antenna measurements.
• Strong publication record in line with the career stage in prestigious leading journals and presentations at major international conferences.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 17/07/2023

Anticipated Interview Date: 27/07/2023

Further Information

Information about the School can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/schools/eeecs/

Information about the Research Centre can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/ecit/CWI/

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

Further information on our attractive package can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QueensGenderInitiative and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or click to Apply.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Undergraduate

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Queen’s University Belfast

Country

United Kingdom

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY…

Contact

City

BELFAST

Website

http://www.qub.ac.uk/jobs

Street

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Postal Code

BT7 1NN.

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED