Research / Senior Research Associate in millimetre wave technology for vacuum tubes

vacuum tubes

School of Engineering Salary: £31,396 to £39,347 Closing Date: Monday 20 November 2023 Interview Date: Monday 27 November 2023 Reference: 1300-23

We wish to appoint a passionate researcher to undertake advanced applied research in novel millimetre wave vacuum tube theory and experiment.

This is a one year appointment with possible future extension.

Your will work in close collaboration with the research group at Lancaster by using facilities at TWT Fab (https:// wp.lancs.ac.uk/sub-thz-electronics/) at the School of Engineering and with national and international partners to design and realize novel millimetre wave TWTs.

Experience in the use of three dimensional electromagnetic simulators (CST, HFSS), 3D mechanical CAD and knowledge of RF technology is essential.

Substantial experience in vacuum electronic devices is required for the Senior Research Associate position.

We will offer specific training and support in any area that requires it.

You will work in an international environment and collaborate with top institutions and companies.

You should hold a PhD in relevant disciplines or have industry experience preferably in the vacuum electronics sector.

Lancaster University is campus-based and is situated adjacent to the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and proximate to another AONB and two National Parks in the north-west of England. Lancaster is just one hour from international airports at Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. The town and the region are home to a variety of excellent schools and enjoy excellent public transport and national rail links. A wide selection of facilities is available on campus including a large variety of social facilities, eateries, a new sports centre, and a highly regarded pre-school centre.

We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an personal basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognizes and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Claudio Paoloni or Dr Rosa Letizia

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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