Industrial PhD Researcher

Rotterdam Innovation City; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research collaboration in the Netherlands is offering a PhD position focused on designing polarimetric antenna elements for wide scanning arrays. The role involves conducting research, developing algorithms, and contributing to scientific publications within a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be employed by Robin Radar Systems and enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School, enjoying a salary that increases from €2770 per month in the first year to €3539 in the fourth year.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge in polarimetric arrays or similar fields.
• Experience in research methodologies and algorithm development.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on polarimetric electronically scanning arrays.
• Develop algorithms for optimizing polarimetric array performance.
• Contribute to high-quality scientific publications.
• Collaborate with research organizations and industry partners.
• Prepare and defend PhD thesis summarizing research.

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Join the frontier of innovation in 6G: the future of mobile network technology! A unique Dutch alliance comprising 60 leading ICT businesses, mobile operators, semiconductor manufacturers, and research institutions have united to spearhead the development of specific aspects of 6G: Software antennas, AI-driven network software, and groundbreaking 6G applications. Join us as a PhD student in this prestigious Future Network Services (FNS) flagship project, where research and entrepreneurial pursuits converge.

We offer a PhD position on designing polarimetric antenna elements for wide scanning polarimetric arrays, including the beamforming network, to achieve maximal isolation between polarimetric channels while keeping similar phase shifts and propagation losses for all elements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on polarimetric electronically scanning arrays, staying abreast of the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field.

• Develop innovative algorithms and techniques for optimizing the performance of polarimetric electronically scanning arrays in telecom and radar applications, as well as innovative designs for polarimetric antenna elements and feeding networks.

• Verify theoretical results via experiments.

• Contribute to the scientific community knowledge through high-quality publications.

• Collaborate with industry partners, academic institutions, and research organizations to stay connected with the latest developments and foster collaborative opportunities.

• Prepare and defend the PhD thesis, which summarizes the research results.

Conditions of employment

As an industrial PhD, you will be employed by Robin Radar Systems and work at the Faculty of Electronical Engineering of the Technical University of Delft, which will also provide scientific supervision. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year.

As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, knowledgeable and experienced academic staff, and excellent experimental facilities. The Doctoral Education Programme aims to develop your transferable, discipline-related, and research skills.