Position Details
School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149
Grade 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to May 2026
Closing date: 8th May 2025
Background
The Space Environment and Radio Engineering (SERENE) group at the University of Birmingham is a leading research group in space environment and space weather research. With a multidisciplinary, collaborative and inclusive approach, the group focuses on a wide array of topics such as upper atmosphere modelling - covering empirical, physics-based, and data assimilation techniques - radio propagation, satellite orbit determination, and HF engineering. Additionally, the group explores fundamental physics problems concerning small-scale ionospheric structures and non-linear radiation belt dynamics.
This 1-year Research Fellow position will support this established research programme with HF engineering, HF antenna modelling, design and fabrication. Next-generation OTHR systems are increasing the ability to detect and track objects at long ranges with greater accuracy and at lower cost. The SERENE group at University of Birmingham have designed a novel networked OTHR (NOTHR). The initial proof of concept for the design has been completed and the current project will extend this work to demonstrate the benefits of the NOTHR concept.
Role Summary
* Contribute to the SERENE research group by supporting its research goals and objectives.
* Prepare reports and scientific journal papers.
* Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
* Operate within area of specialism specifically around HF antenna modelling, design and fabrication.
* Support with dedicated field trials related to the research programme.
* Develop coordinate registration approaches for bi-static systems.
* Assist in the training and support of other early-career members of SERENE.
* Share your work and represent SERENE at international conferences.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
* Support with dedicated field trials related to the research programme.
* Operate within area of specialism specifically around HF antenna modelling, design and fabrication.
* Develop coordinate registration approaches for bi-static systems.
* Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.
* Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
* Analyse and interpret data.
* Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
* Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
* Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
* Undertake management/administration arising from research.
* Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
* Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
* Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
* Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
* Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
* Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
* Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
* First degree in area of specialism andnormally, a higher degree (i.e. Masters) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications such as MEng Aerospace Engineering
* Experience with HF ray tracing through ionospheric models
* Experience with HF antenna modelling, design and fabrication
* Experience with developing coordinate registration approaches for bi-static systems
* Experience with providing scientific support to complex field trials related to research programmes
* High level analytical capability
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly
* Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
* Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
* Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
* Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
* Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
* Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
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