Research Associate in Wireless Communication and Signal Processing (Fixed Term)

A position exists, for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Wireless Communication and Signal Processing.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

- Research and scholarship: develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research; conduct individual and collaborative research projects; write up research work for presentation and publication; assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.

- Teaching and learning support: may assist in the supervision of student projects; provide limited supervision/instruction to classes.

- Liaison and networking: liaise with colleagues and students; build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.

- Planning and organising: plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

- Holds a PhD in a relevant specialist subject which includes: Optical wireless communication, Fibre optics, Wireless communication, Communication signal processing, and Photonics.

- A significant track record in the field of Wireless Communication, Electronics system design, Optical wireless communication, or photonics (i.e. publications, presentations, etc.).

- Willingness to contribute to the wider activities of the group by participating in seminars, co-supervising students and taking part in outreach activities.

- Highly developed written and oral communication skills in English, excellent presentation, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Self-motivated to achieve research objectives and ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD.

Salary Range:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 28 February 2026 in the first instance.

Please ensure that you upload Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter, one page research plan (if you have one), and a publication list, with a brief description of your contribution to each, in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Iman Tavakkolnia it360@cam.ac.uk for queries of a technical nature related to the role or Wendy Raymond wr254@cam.ac.uk for questions on the application process.

Please quote reference NM44485 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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