Research Fellow - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job reference
23/110731

Date posted
06/03/2023

Application closing date
03/04/2023

Salary
£35,333 - £38,592 per annum

Job category/type
Research

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Research Fellow:

Job description- The position is offered within a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action grant (CONVERGE) with the participation of 16 world-leading institutions from Europe and the US. This research at Queen's University Belfast will focus on (a) designing, manufacturing and testing reconfigurable surfaces and (b) demonstrating these antennas in wireless communications and imaging scenarios. This research will develop the next-generation electromagnetic infrastructure in Europe with real-time imaging and communication capabilities using coherent and incoherent wireless signals. Obtained or be about to obtain, a PhD in Electrical/Electronic engineering or Physics.

At least 3 years' relevant research experience to include:
design and implementation experience of reconfigurable antennas and surfaces (metasurfaces, reflecting surfaces, etc), including control and biasing circuitry.

- designing RF antenna element/array.
- using RF design and simulation software such as CST Microwave Studio and Ansoft HFSS.
- conducting measurements and characterisation of RF/microwave devices and circuits and antennas using measurement equipment such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers, power meters etc.
- using far-field and/or near-field antenna measurements.

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.
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.

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