RF Microelectronics Research Assistant/Associate

Heriot-Watt University; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland invites applications for a four-month Research Assistant/Associate position focused on RF and experimental characterisation of microfabricated electronic devices. The role involves developing test procedures, characterising devices and analysing data using MATLAB or Python.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and work with external fabrication partners to advance miniaturised electronics for bio-inspired aerial platforms.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Electronic Engineering or closely related.
• RF or Microwave Engineering experience.
• PhD or equivalent research experience for RA level; degree plus relevant experience for RA.
• Microsystems or Microengineering knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for RF/high-frequency characterisation of microelectronic devices.
• Establish lab measurement setups and interfaces.
• Perform high-frequency measurements and analyse results.
• Use MATLAB or Python for data analysis and report results.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RF engineering

Microwave engineering

Instrumentation

Analytical skills

Education

PhD or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Vector network analyser

MATLAB/Python

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Scotland invites applications for a four-month Research Assistant/Associate position focused on RF and experimental characterisation of microfabricated electronic devices. The role involves developing test procedures, characterising devices and analysing data using MATLAB or Python.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and work with external fabrication partners to advance miniaturised electronics for bio-inspired aerial platforms.