Research Assistant (Part Time, 0.6 FTE)

About the Role

The post-holder will contribute to an Invest NI Proof of Concept project focused on the development of advanced antenna and RF interconnect technologies for sub-terahertz applications.

The project aims to develop compact, high-performance antenna and interconnect solutions for next-generation high-frequency sensing and radar systems. The Research Assistant will work closely with the project team on electromagnetic design, simulation, optimisation, fabrication and experimental characterisation of antennas and RF interconnect struc tures operating at D-band frequencies.

The role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in advanced antenna design, high-frequency measurements and technology development leading towards an industrial demonstrator.

About the Person

The successful candidate must have and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• 2:1 or above BSc Honours degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Specific, relevant experience of conducting engineering analysis and interpreting simulation or experimental results.
• Practical experience using at least one full-wave electromagnetic simulation package, such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS or an equivalent tool.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months or until 31 December 2027, whichever is soonest. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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