The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Satellite Communications to strengthen its activities in this area within the internationally renowned Institute for Communications Systems (ICS) and the Surrey Space Institute (SSI). This post is part of a strategic investment of six academic posts across the School in the areas of Cyber Security, AI, Robotics and Satellite Communications.
ICS was established in 2013 (from former CCSR that was established in 1995) and has a long-standing international track record for communications research and was the first ever winner of the Bhattacharyya Award in 2021. It is a research institute that works closely with global industrial partners and over 300 UK SMEs bringing together leading academics and companies to help develop the future of mobile and satellite communication technologies. ICS is the home of the world's first 5GIC and the UK first 6GIC. It also leads the newly formed Doctoral Training Centre in Future Open Security Networks in collaboration with Queens University Belfast.
The candidate should have wide knowledge of the satellite communications and/or advance wireless technologies and ideally with experience in working with industry. The candidate must have a proven record of research. Current research in ICS covers intelligent network protocols and architectures, MIMO detection, air interfaces, antenna, electro magnetic engineering and modelling, RIS, channel characterisation for all communication and connectivity systems from space to terrestrial systems.
Satellite communications features in our MSc courses as well as very successful one-week courses to industry. The candidate would be expected to contribute to these as well as undertake other teaching duties in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the School.
The successful candidate will be expected to champion satellite communication research and innovation both within ICS and SSI. The postholder will benefit from support of colleagues within the ICS, SSI, the School, and across the University to develop strategic partnerships.
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.
The post is available at a Senior Lecturer level in the range: £58,225 - £69,488 or at Associate Professor level in the range: £71,566 - £78,184.
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Regius Professor Rahim Tafazolli CBE, Director of ICS, 5G/6GIC,
Please see the job profiles below for more details of the requirements of the role at both levels.
In addition to salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays, a generous pension, 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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Further details
Job Details
Department
Institute for Communication Systems
Location
Guildford
Salary
£58,225 to £78,184 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 15 October 2025
Reference
042525