Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Microwave Analog Computing Job London area,Greater London England UK

Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Microwave Analog Computing

Job number ENG
04071 Faculties Faculty of Engineering Departments Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Salary or Salary range £50,733 - £59,484 per annum Location/campus South Kensington Campus
- Hybrid Contract type work pattern Annualised Hours
- Full time Fixed term Posting End Date 15 Nov 2026

About the role

The post is funded by UKRI TITAN phase II to conduct original research in RF design, modeling, and prototyping of microwave analog computing. The successful candidate will design and prototype Microwave Linear Analog Computer (MiLAC) using non-reconfigurable and reconfigurable microwave networks, identify the full potential benefits of MiLAC for next generation wireless networks, and assess the feasibility of MiLAC.
This full-time, in-person postdoctoral position is based at Imperial College’s South Kensington Campus in London, UK, and is funded till 30 September 2028 with possibility to extend till 31 Mar 2030 (after passing project mid-term review).
In your application, clearly explain your expertise and your approach to design and fabricate reconfigurable microwave network to enable MiLAC and perform matrix inversion in the analog domain.

What you would be doing

Main Duties:

To take initiatives in the planning of research
To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data
To conduct data analysis
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 present findings to colleagues and at conferences
To submit publications to refereed journals
To provide guidance to staff and students
To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community
To promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College
To provide guidance to PhD Students
Contribute to bids for research grants
To conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision.
To maintain highly organised and accurate record of experimental work
To actively participate in the research programme of the Group

What we are looking for

Education

Research Associate:
Hold a PhD (or be very near completion, or equivalent) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and/or metasurfaces, reconfigurable microwave networks, microwave computing, and a significant publication track record.

* Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

Experience

Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including
- Microwave circuit theory
- Antenna design/measurement
- RF system prototyping/experimentation
- Reconfigurable RF and microwave devices and microwave networks
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and/or metasurfaces and/or microwave computing
Experience presenting and publishing scientific and/or technical research
Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
Knowledge of microwave circuit theory, antenna design/measurement, RF system prototyping/experimentation, reconfigurable RF and microwave devices and microwave networks, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and/or metasurfaces and/or microwave computing

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and…