Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces

Overview

In this postdoctoral role you will advance BD-RIS research, designing and prototyping reconfigurable impedance networks and nonlocal metasurfaces. You will work within a cross-disciplinary team at Imperial College London on a UKRI-HASC project to assess BD-RIS feasibility and benefits for next‑generation wireless networks. The role combines hands-on experimentation with data analysis, reporting, and dissemination of findings. This position offers a pathway to contribute to cutting-edge RF concepts within a world-leading research environment.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary
• 39 days off a year
• generous pension schemes
• career support for researchers
• opportunities for promotion and progression
• inclusive and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive research initiatives
• Develop techniques and apparatus for data collection/analysis
• Analyze data and ensure validity/reliability
• Maintain thorough records of findings
• Prepare sponsor reports and disseminate results
• Present findings at meetings and conferences
• Submit publications to refereed journals
• Mentor staff and students
• Attend workshops and conferences as needed

Key requirements

• PhD (or near completion) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, RIS, and/or metasurfaces
• significant publication track record
• experience in microwave circuit theory, antenna design/measurement, RF prototyping/experimentation
• experience with reconfigurable RF/microwave devices and networks
• experience presenting and publishing scientific/technical research

• strong communication
• collaborative mindset
• mentoring and guidance capability
• Microwave circuit theory
• Antenna design/measurement
• RF system prototyping/experimentation

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