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Research Associate in Radio Propagation and Wireless Power Transfer

University of Bristol - Faculty of Engineering

Location: Bristol
Salary: £36,333 to £40,745
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 31st March 2023
Closes: 11th April 2023
Job Ref: ACAD106725

The role

Do you have skills in radio propagation modelling, an understanding of antenna array design and/or wireless power transfer? If so, we are seeking talented and motivated researchers to join the Communication Systems and Networks (CSN) research group at the University of Bristol. Your skills will be applied to one or more of the topics below to advance open source electromagnetics modelling to support the development of ultra large scale antenna arrays for orbital wireless power transfer.

The role is funded up until February 2024, you may be able to apply for new opportunities within the group beyond the end date. This is a unique opportunity to advance your skills within the field of electromagnetics, radio propagation, and wireless power transfer. 

What will you be doing?

You will be working within a pioneering research team working on developing a scalable, efficient electromagnetics model that supports the design and development of ultra large scale antenna arrays for wireless power transfer. You will also be part of the Smart Internet Lab, an initiative that builds on Bristol's strategic research in communications and digital technologies to create a hub for internet research. 

Your responsibilities will embrace experimentally driven research in the following topics:

  • Modelling Atmospheric Radio propagation
  • Antenna Array Efficiency Measurements
  • Ultra Large Scale Antenna Array Simulations 

You should apply if

  • You have a PhD or equivalent industrial experience in the above and
  • A desire to develop your research profile to enhance your future opportunities in academia or industry
  • An understanding of radio propagation and antenna array design
  • A track record of innovative and creative research in the field of RF propagation and electromagnetics

Why should you apply for this role?

  • You will join one of the leading research universities in the UK (ranked 5th REF 2021)
  • You will be able to work with prestigious industry partners across various sectors
  • Competitive pay and rewards, generous leave entitlements, attractive pension scheme, development opportunities, relocation support* and wellbeing initiatives.

To apply, please provide a CV and covering letter clearly stating how your skills and experience align with one or more of the highlighted topics within the SWAN Prosperity Partnership. 

Additional information

For informal queries, please contact: Dr Timothy Pelham (t.g.pelham@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/ 

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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