Research Fellow (Microwave Imaging with Reconfigurable Antennas)

Job Description:

The Centre for Wireless Innovation, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science  at Queen’s University Belfast, offers an exciting Research Fellowship in the areas of microwave imaging and reconfigurable antennas & surfaces. The successful candidate will be an active member of a wider community, contributing to world leading research outputs and new research initiatives in the broader area of applied electromagnetics, microwave imaging technology and reconfigurable antennas.

 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) developing reconfigurable antennas for microwave imaging applications, (b) developing microwave imaging techniques using coherent and incoherent sources, and (c) implementing real-time microwave imaging algorithms. This research will develop the next-generation microwave imaging infrastructure with real-time radar scanning capabilities using coherent and incoherent wireless signals. Successful implementation of this technology will transform the state of the art in microwave imaging.

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

• Obtained or be about to obtain (within 2 months) 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).
  • 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.

• Demonstrable knowledge in microwave & millimetre-wave imaging, reconfigurable antennas and surfaces.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.  For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

This is a fixed term contract for 3 years or until 31 January 2026, whichecer is soonest.  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.

 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  (Race) 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/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Laura Pollock at L.Pollock@qub.ac.uk

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