RF & Microwave Research Scholar — Wireless Power Innovation

UNI; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Instituto de Telecomunicações in Aveiro invites applications for two research scholarships under the AstroSweep project. Work focuses on RF technologies, material innovation, antenna design, and experimental validation, supported by national and EU funds.

Start date around November 2026, 12‑month duration with possible renewal. The role requires a background in electronics/electrical engineering and experience with RF software/tools; candidates should be autonomous, analytical, and fluent in

Qualifications

• Academic background in electronics/telecommunications or related field.
• Knowledge of RF/microwave technologies and related tools is valued.
• Strong motivation for experimental research and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate RF/microwave technologies for project AstroSweep.
• Review literature and define technical requirements of the system.
• Fabricate and test components, and integrate into a lab prototype.
• Characterize the system with laboratory instrumentation and report results.

Skills

RF & microwave circuits

Antennas & resonant structures

Power amplifiers & RF generation

Electromagnetic simulation & design

Materials science (advanced/functional

Electronic instrumentation & lab work

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Ansys HFSS

ADS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Instituto de Telecomunicações in Aveiro invites applications for two research scholarships under the AstroSweep project. Work focuses on RF technologies, material innovation, antenna design, and experimental validation, supported by national and EU funds.

Start date around November 2026, 12‑month duration with possible renewal. The role requires a background in electronics/electrical engineering and experience with RF software/tools; candidates should be autonomous, analytical, and fluent in