Research Assistant

Part Time 0.5 FTE, Fixed Term to 28.2.2025                      

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 16 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a talented researcher with expertise and experience in Radio Frequency sensor design, with a specific focus on RF sensing, to work on an EPSRC funded project named SecureSense: A Secure 6G Enabled Realtime Joint Communication and Sensing Testbed.

In this role, you will support the investigator in the delivery of the project through high-quality research in the field of RF sensing, undertake project management, and/or supervise multi-disciplinary teams. In addition, you will be expected to submit publications to peer-reviewed journals, attract external research funding, and assist in collecting impact-related data.

This is an EPSRC funded post.

Qualifications Required

Good degree (1st class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject such as RF electronics.

Undertaking a PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering/Computer Science, or an appropriate subject aligned to RF electronics focused on healthcare.

Our Successful Candidate

The successful applicant will have hands-on expertise with Universal Software Radio Peripherals to design an intelligent joint communication and sensing testbed in 6G, particularly focusing on monitoring people’s health, especially their breathing patterns.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Dr. Syed Shah, Associate Professor at the Research Centre for Intelligent Healthcare, Coventry University (syed.shah@coventry.ac.uk).

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: 02/09/24

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