Research Fellow (RAI) in Metasurface Engineering

Institute for Communication Systems

Location: Guildford
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263
Fixed Term
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 28 August 2023
Reference: 043523

The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS) home of the 5G/6G Innovation Centre (5G/6GIC) is looking to recruit an RA1 Research Fellow in Metasurface Engineering. The successful candidate will work on a project aiming to design, fabricate and implement the novel SEM-based structures for different frequencies and applications for 6G communication.

ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best in class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities.

Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+.

The following skills and qualifications are required:

• Candidate with MSc or part-time PhD are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must have strong background in electromagnetic, antenna design, metasurface design and be able to work within a highly driven team of researchers.

For informal enquiries please contact: m.khalily@surrey.ac.uk

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.