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School of Engineering Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster UK Salary: £31,396 to £44,263 (Full time, indefinite with end date contract) Closing Date: Monday 06 May 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024 Reference: 0528-24
We wish to appoint a passionate researcher to undertake advanced applied research in novel single and multibeam antennas/arrays in the W-band and sub- THz frequencies for high capacity wireless link for 6G.
This is a six month appointment with possibility of extension depending on fundings.
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 emerging W-band and sub-THz X-haul (backhaul, midhaul and fronthaul) wireless systems using novel and state-of-the-art single, multibeam and beam scanning/switching antennas.
Experience in the use of three dimensional electromagnetic simulators (CST, HFSS), 3D mechanical CAD and knowledge of RF technology is essential.
Substantial experience in antenna measurements is required for the Senior Research Associate position.
We will offer specific training and support in any area that requires it.
You should hold a PhD in relevant disciplines or have industry experience preferably in the antenna 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 Lei Wang
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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