Job description
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full time, Fixed Term for 18 Months
We are looking for one 18-month Postdoctoral Research Associate on a full-time basis, to support the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council funded grant: Transparent Transmitters and Programmable Metasurfaces for Transport and Beyond-5G (TRANSMETA) based in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (Wolfson).
Please note the project must end by 30 June 2027. The successful candidate should be available to start in 2025 or January 2026.
The successful applicant will work on different aspects of the project that span simulations and measurements of electromagnetic metasurfaces, analytical coding, printing, expertise in materials, and writing high quality journal papers.
The scope of the job is as follows:
1. To design and simulate optically transparent electromagnetic mmWave metasurfaces.
2. To develop analytical model based on theory.
3. To fabricate optically transparent metasurfaces.
4. To develop measurement rigs in collaboration with technicians.
5. To carry out measurements of material properties, such as dielectric constant and loss.
6. To carry out metamaterial, radiofrequency (RF) and antenna measurements.
7. To collaborate with colleagues.
8. To contribute to funding applications.
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Our Benefits
9. Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
10. Competitive pension schemes
11. A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
12. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
13. BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
14. Employee Assistance Programme
15. Season ticker loan scheme
16. On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
17. Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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