JBU-18 Research Assistant - Antenna Design and Machine Learning
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
The Wireless Sensor Network Group (WSN) at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork is currently advertising a Research Assistant position in the area of Antenna Design.
The Tyndall National Institute, at University College, Cork is a world leader in the development of wearable sensor systems for use in the body, on the body and around the body. Working closely with a global range of academic, business and clinical partners, our technology is under evaluation by several multinational corporations and is approaching market readiness in a number of areas.
The WSN Group, Tyndall National Institute - University College Cork, invites applications for an appointment as Research Assistant in Antenna Design. The applied research program will focus on solving the technical challenges associated with antenna and RF Design, Simulation and Measurement in this exciting and rapidly expanding R&D field.
This is an initial 12-month contract. Reporting to the WSN Head of Group, this is an exciting opportunity to help define and implement an antenna research program in this fast-moving, industrially relevant area of wearable sensing systems.
The successful candidate will work with and help drive the research agenda for a team of multi-disciplinary researchers with expertise in Antenna and Microwave Engineering. Specific activities for this position will include applied antenna and RF research, antenna design, and being part of a research team developing wireless sensors (Chipless RFIS and NFC) and writing up their findings for dissemination in conjunction with senior researchers.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Tyndall National institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and we welcome applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative skills/experience, including the creation of technology start-ups.
Appointment may be made on the IUA Research Assistant Scale €30,025- €39,908 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to [email protected]
Closing date of applications is 22nd April, 2024.
Application Instructions
Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria' for this role.
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Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.