Professor in Satellite Communications

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a Professor in Satellite Communications to strengthen its activities in this area within the internationally renowned Institute for Communications Systems (ICS).

ICS was established in 2013 (from former CCSR that was established in 1995), 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 satellite communications and/or advanced wireless technologies and will ideally have experience 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, electromagnetic engineering and modelling, RIS, channel characterisation for all communication and connectivity systems from space to terrestrial systems.

Satellite communications feature in our MSc courses as well as our 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.

As a senior leader, the postholder is expected to have experience of inclusive leadership and will be able to demonstrate an ability to support research teams to deliver at their best. They will be expected to champion the development of strategic partnerships and contribute at a senior level to service within the University.

What we can offer

The postholder will benefit from the support of colleagues within the School and across the University to develop partnerships and innovation. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to emerging pan-university institutes in which communications research features prominently.

In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), 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. 

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Regius Professor Rahim Tafazolli CBE, Director of ICS, 5G/6GIC, r.tafazolli@surrey.ac.uk.

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.

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