Job Description

Job number

ENG03496

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Salary or Salary range

48,056 - 56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

2 Jun 2025

About the role

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate in RF Design for Analog Computing-aided MIMO Architecture position in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London.



The Research Associate will conduct original research in RF design, modeling, and prototyping of analog computer based on reconfigurable microwave networks to enable new MIMO architectures, as part of UK Telecom Hubs.



The Research Associate will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.



Other aspects of the post include undertaking project management, collaborating with PhD students and Research Associates, as well as academic and industry partners, and/or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.

What you would be doing

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Key responsibilities include:


To take initiatives in the planning of research To direct the work of small research teams To closely follow and contribute to the progress of the project and cooperate with other researchers 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 contribute to the timely production of project deliverables To present findings to colleagues and at conferences To submit publications to refereed journals To write technical reports and patent applications To disseminate research results and organize research events

What we are looking for

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Education

Research Associate:

Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, intelligent surfaces, reconfigurable microwave circuit, and/or analog computer, and a significant publication track record

Research Assistant:

Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems and a significant publication track record.

Experience

Experience within a research environment Experience of writing scientific publications in top conferences or journals Experience of writing concise and pertinent reports Experience of making effective presentations Experience of conducting independent research

Knowledge

Knowledge in several areas among: Microwave theory Antenna and propagation theory RF/antenna design/measurement RF system prototyping/experimentation Reconfigurable RF and microwave devices Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces

Skills & Abilities

Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature Ability to develop and apply new concepts Creative approach to problem-solving Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication

What we can offer you

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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.

Further information

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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)

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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