Postdoc: Microwave Analog Computing & RF Design

Chilling Competition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a postdoctoral Research Associate to advance RF design, modelling and prototyping for Microwave Linear Analog Computing (MiLAC). The role is based at South Kensington Campus, funded to 30 September 2028, with possible extension, and involves hands-on design and evaluation of reconfigurable microwave networks.

Applicants should hold a PhD in RF design or related fields, with a strong publication record and experience in microwave devices, networks, and metasurfaces.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in RF design, modelling and prototyping of radio systems.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience with reconfigurable RF/microwave devices and networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype Microwave Linear Analog Computer (MiLAC).
• Assess MiLAC feasibility for next-generation wireless networks.
• Explain approaches to design and fabricate reconfigurable microwave networks for analog computation.

Skills

RF design

Microwave networks

Prototyping

Education

PhD in RF design or related field

Job description

Imperial College London seeks a postdoctoral Research Associate to advance RF design, modelling and prototyping for Microwave Linear Analog Computing (MiLAC). The role is based at South Kensington Campus, funded to 30 September 2028, with possible extension, and involves hands-on design and evaluation of reconfigurable microwave networks.

Applicants should hold a PhD in RF design or related fields, with a strong publication record and experience in microwave devices, networks, and metasurfaces.