Wireless RF Research Scholar – Antennas & Energy

Euraxess; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Instituto de Telecomunicações in Aveiro, Portugal, offers two Research Scholarships for the AstroSweep project, funded by FEDER under COMPETE 2030. Start around November 2026, duration 12 months with possible renewal. The role centers on RF/microwave technologies, antennas, materials, and lab prototype development.

Candidates should have a background in electronics/telecommunications and a strong interest in EM tools and experimental research. English proficiency is valued.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Interest/knowledge in RF and microwave technologies and EM simulation.
• Experience with EM/design tools (CST HFSS, Ansys HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, Python) valued.

Responsibilities

• Review state-of-the-art materials for RF/microwave systems.
• Define technical and operational requirements for the developed system.
• Investigate innovative materials and structures for RF energy transmission and reception.
• Design and simulate antennas and integrate components into a lab prototype.
• Experimentally characterize the system using RF lab instrumentation.

Skills

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Related scientific/technical field

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Ansys HFSS

ADS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Instituto de Telecomunicações in Aveiro, Portugal, offers two Research Scholarships for the AstroSweep project, funded by FEDER under COMPETE 2030. Start around November 2026, duration 12 months with possible renewal. The role centers on RF/microwave technologies, antennas, materials, and lab prototype development.

Candidates should have a background in electronics/telecommunications and a strong interest in EM tools and experimental research. English proficiency is valued.