Research Associate in Reconfigurable Microwave Systems

Loughborough University

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and agile Research Assistant with a broad skillset to innovate at the cutting-edge of microwave antennas, materials and systems in the defence sector. 

With an initial focus on reconfigurable systems, there will be opportunity to move between different but related microwave engineering projects. 

You remit will involve design, simulation, construction and measurement of microwave devices/systems and is linked to the new Electromagnetic Environment (EME) Hub based at Loughborough University. 

The EME Hub innovates world-class generation after next capability on the wireless delivery of desired effects and effect assessment in the defence and security sector. It develops, expands and consolidates robust and diverse information networks and pipelines between academia, industry and government agencies.  Furthermore, the Hub supports and enhances skills of the UK workforce in the defence and security sector through science and technology outreach and training.

The Hub is sponsored by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and its consortium includes Queen’s University Belfast, Queen Mary University of London, University of Leeds, and University of Glasgow.  The consortium will total four PDRAs and at least nine PhDs.  A community of Defence Primes and SMEs are affiliated to the Hub.  This exciting role provides opportunity to work collaboratively within a vibrant community of researchers and external stakeholders to develop fundamental new research and methods.

This role is only open to UK nationals because of the defence and security nature of the work.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working within a university engineering or physics department, facility, or equivalent research environment.
• Significant postgraduate research experience in microwave engineering.
• Postgraduate research experience of using microwave test equipment.
• Experience of using full-field electromagnetic simulation/design software, such as CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, Comsol etc.
• Authoring original work for academic journal papers and conference presentations
• Multitasking across different independent projects
• Have a PhD degree (near completion) Engineering with a topic related to microwave engineering

Find out more about the Research opportunities we have on offer on our dedicated Microsite .

Closing date for applications: 17^th April 2023

A copy of the job description and person specification is available here 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. James Flint via email to j.a.flint@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227036.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days p.a. (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University Closure Days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticker loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
• Fantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development