JBU-09 Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
The Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is currently seeking multiple Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design.
The Tyndall National Institute, at University College Cork, is a world leader in the development of wearable sensor systems for use in the body, on the body, and around the body. 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 numerous areas.
The WSN Group, Tyndall National Institute - University College Cork, invites applications for appointments as Postdoctoral Researchers in RF and Antenna Design. The applied research program will focus on solving the technical challenges associated with antenna and RF design, simulation, and measurement in this exciting and rapidly expanding R&D field.
This is an initial 12-month contract with scope for extension, subject to performance and funding secured.
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. The WSN Group is comprised of engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students with various levels of experience and qualifications.
Specific activities for this position will include applied antenna research, project management, research proposal writing, student supervision, travel to international conferences/workshops/industry meetings, proposal project meetings, and dissemination of the group's activities in high-impact journal and conference publications.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Team Leader of the RF Circuits and Systems Team and Group Head, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day applied research and technical project management of research projects related to antenna and RF design for wireless sensing systems to meet design specification requirements.
* The successful candidate will have 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 (existing and planned) to identify their Connected Health needs (technologies and applications).
* Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with the required 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 the area of Antenna and Microwave Engineering, with typically 2 years Post-Doc experience required.
* A specific track record in Antenna/Microwave/RF design is a requirement along with demonstrated experience in research strategy definition, research proposal development, and a significant publication track record and strategic research planning.
* Key skills required include antenna and microwave circuit design, wireless energy harvesting, analysis, and modeling using Ansys HFSS and AWR-NI Microwave Office, Strong knowledge and experience of state-of-the-art RF equipment and anechoic chamber measurements, PCB design using Mentor PADS, as well as a strong knowledge of RF and antenna test equipment and measurement techniques.
* Demonstration of experience with EM effects of the Human Body is a key requirement.
* Excellent Project Management skills are a key requirement including, research proposal writing, work package and deliverable definition, project management, scheduling capability, report writing, documentation, and communication skills for interaction with internal and external partners are essential.
* The successful candidate will be highly analytical and motivated with good interpersonal and organizational skills and be self-managed and achievement-oriented.
* The ideal candidate will have the equivalent of typically 3 years' experience in Antenna and RF Design.
* The candidate will need to have demonstrated a strong capability for independent thinking, research project development, implementation, and management, as well as experience in setting up and maintaining a research team of other researchers and a strong record of student supervision.
* A strong publication track record is a key requirement.