About the role
Specifically, this PDRA role involves developing new fundamental signalling and transmission mechanisms for joint communications and radar transmission. The work will involve signal processing design and optimization for dual communications and radar waveforms including algorithm development, simulation and testing, and publishing high quality research papers in high-ranked journals.
The successful candidate will work within an established research team led by Prof Christos Masouros. The role also involves engagement with the wider consortium of the ICON project involving U. Surrey, U. Southampton and a number of Universities in India.
The post is available from September for 12 months in the in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.
About you
Candidates should have a PhD degree (or about to submit) in a relevant subject area, or similar experience demonstrated via publications in international journals/conferences or patents. The researcher should have knowledge of wireless communications, including signal processing for wireless communications. The researcher needs to possess significant experience in the analysis, design and simulation of advanced communication or radar systems. Strong programming skills in MATLAB and Python or other relevant systems will be essential. Knowledge of hardware imperfections modelling and/or convex optimisation will be advantageous for candidates.
If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. Research Assistant (Grade 6B): point 25-28. Salary range £38, to £41, (inc. London Allowance of £5, pa).
Application details:
1. To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
2. Applications close on 20th August at 23:59
3. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
4. Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Prof Christos Masouros .
5. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at .
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
6. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
7. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
8. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
9. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
10. Immigration loan
11. Relocation scheme for certain posts
12. On-Site nursery
13. On-site gym
14. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
15. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
16. Discounted medical insurance