Research Associate in the Development and Measurement of Optically Transparent Metasurfaces

We are looking to recruit two full-time, fixed-term positions. Position 1 will have a duration of up to two years (NB project must end by 31 January 2027), and Position 2 will have a duration of one year.

The successful candidate(s) should be available to start in December 2024 or January 2025.

We are looking for one or two Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) 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).

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:

• To design and simulate optically transparent electromagnetic mmWave metasurfaces.
• To develop analytical model based on theory.
• To fabricate optically transparent metasurfaces.
• To develop measurement rigs in collaboration with technicians.
• To carry out measurements of material properties, such as dielectric constant and loss.
• To carry out metamaterial, radiofrequency (RF) and antenna measurements.
• To collaborate with colleagues.
• To contribute to funding applications.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof. Will Whittow, by email at w.g.whittow@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 227105.

Application closing Date: 25 November 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews will occur shortly after the closing date.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
• 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.