Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Electromagnetic Engineering Ref: 44224 (Fixed Term, Part Time)
Overview
This position is a postdoctoral research fellowship based at the University of Sussex within the School of Engineering and Informatics. The role involves performing design and computational work for a specific project concerning graphene-based programmable holographic metasurface devices. This research is funded by a pump-prime grant from the UK Metamaterials Networks with support from the EPSRC, operating as a collaborative effort between the University of Sussex 6G Lab and the University of Cambridge Graphene Centre. Prof. Maziar Nekovee leads the project at the University of Sussex.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience in materials science, physics, engineering, electromagnetics, or a closely related field. Candidates are required to have strong expertise in electromagnetic theory, metasurfaces, graphene, or related domains. Essential practical competencies include scientific programming using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools, along with computational electromagnetic design and modelling through HFSS, COMSOL, CST, or equivalent software. Furthermore, applicants must be capable of analyzing and designing resonant structures and electromagnetic fields, interpreting experimental data, refining and validating models, and operating both independently and within a collaborative team.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from 38784 to 46049 GBP per annum, pro rata for part-time work, positioned at Grade 7. The contract is fixed term until 19 May 2027, with an expected start date of 20 November 2026.
Requirements
Applicants must ensure their work is performed in the United Kingdom. While the role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, it does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship due to its part-time nature.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-03. The expected start date for the position is 20 November 2026, and the fixed-term contract runs until 19 May 2027. Interview dates are to be confirmed.
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- Please contact Maziar Nekovee (m.nekovee@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
- Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code, however, the role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship due to its part-time nature. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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