Research Associate in Radio System Prototyping for 6G
Research Associate @Imperial College London posted 1 day agoJob Description
- Job number
- ENG03506
- Faculties
- Faculty of Engineering
- Departments
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Salary or Salary range
- £48,056 – £56,345 per annum
- Location/campus
- South Kensington Campus – Hybrid
- Contract type work pattern
- Full time – Fixed term
- Posting End Date
- 2 Jun 2025
About the role
Applications are invited for a Research Associate in Radio Systems and Prototyping for 6G
The Research Associate will conduct original research in research in radio system prototyping of emerging wireless communications and wireless sensing as part of an EPSRC funded project across the UK on “Future communications hub in all-spectrum connectivity”. The Research Associate will work on developing world’s first proof of concept of emerging physical layer of various future multi-antenna wireless communications and sensing networks and show their feasibility through experimental demonstrations.
The Research Associate will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.
Other aspects of the post include undertaking project management, collaborating with PhD students and Research Associates, as well as academic and industry partners, and/or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
What you would be doing
Key responsibilities include:
- To take initiatives in the planning of research
- To direct the work of small research teams
- To closely follow and contribute to the progress of the project and cooperate with other researchers
- To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
- To write reports for submission to research sponsors
- To contribute to the timely production of project deliverables
- To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
- To submit publications to refereed journals
What we are looking for
Education
- Research Associate: Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in wireless communications, wireless sensing, radio system prototyping and experimentation and a significant publication track record
- Research Assistant: Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in wireless communications, wireless sensing, radio system prototyping and experimentation and a significant publication track record.
Experience
- Experience within a research environment
- Experience of writing scientific publications in top conferences or journals
- Experience of writing concise and pertinent reports
- Experience of making effective presentations
- Experience of conducting independent research
Knowledge
Knowledge in several areas among:
- Wireless communications
- MIMO signal processing
- Radio system prototyping and experimentation
- Software-defined radio
- Labview and FPGA programming
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature
- Ability to develop and apply new concepts
- Creative approach to problem-solving
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication
- Ability to direct the work of a small research team and motivate others to produce a high standard of work
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities
For any specific queries regarding the post please contact Prof Bruno Clerckx (b.clerckx@imperial.ac.uk)
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