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Client:
Tyndall National Institute
Location:
Cork, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
91
Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
JBU-09 Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
The Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork is currently seeking multiple Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design.
The Tyndall National Institute is a world leader in the development of wearable sensor systems. Working closely with a global range of academic, business, and clinical partners, our technology is under evaluation by several multinational corporations and is approaching market readiness in various areas.
The WSN Group invites applications for appointments as Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design. The applied research program will focus on solving technical challenges associated with antenna and RF Design, Simulation, and Measurement.
This is an initial 12 month contract with scope for extension subject to performance and funding secured.
Reporting to the WSN Head of Group, this is an exciting opportunity to help define and implement an antenna research program in this fast-moving, industrially relevant area of wearable sensing systems.
The successful candidate will work with and help drive the research agenda for a team of multi-disciplinary researchers with expertise in Antenna and Microwave Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for day-to-day applied research and technical project management of research projects related to antenna and RF design for wireless sensing systems.
* Expertise in the specification, design, simulation, and characterization of antennas and RF circuits for embedded wireless sensing solutions.
* Enhance Tyndall’s position internationally as a world leader in wireless sensing systems.
* Work with Tyndall’s industry partners to identify their Connected Health needs.
* Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
* Ensure compliance with the Tyndall Quality Management system and Health and Safety standards.
* Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Requirements
* Minimum requirement of a PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in Antenna and Microwave Engineering, with typically 2 years Post-Doc experience required.
* A specific track record in Antenna/Microwave/RF design is required along with experience in research strategy definition and proposal development.
* Key skills: antenna and microwave circuit design, wireless energy harvesting, analysis and modeling using Ansys HFSS and AWR-NI Microwave Office.
* Strong knowledge and experience of RF equipment and anechoic chamber measurements, PCB design using Mentor PADS, and RF and antenna test equipment.
* Experience with EM effects of the Human Body is a key requirement.
* Excellent Project Management skills including research proposal writing, scheduling, report writing, and communication skills are essential.
* The successful candidate will be highly analytical and motivated with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated capability for independent thinking, research project development, and management.
* A strong publication track record is a key requirement.
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