Research Assistant (Part Time, 0.6 FTE)

Overview

Queen's University Belfast is offering a part-time position for a Research Assistant within the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The role involves contributing to an Invest NI Proof of Concept project centered on developing advanced antenna and radio frequency interconnect technologies for sub-terahertz applications. The work aims to create compact, high-performance antenna and interconnect solutions intended for next-generation high-frequency sensing and radar systems. Responsibilities include electromagnetic design, simulation, optimisation, fabrication, and experimental characterisation of antennas and radio frequency interconnect structures operating at D-band frequencies. The position offers practical experience in advanced antenna design, high-frequency measurements, and technology development geared toward producing an industrial demonstrator. This is a fixed-term contract lasting for 12 months or until 31 December 2027, whichever comes sooner, with potential for renewal or permanence depending on funding availability.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a 2:1 or above Bachelor of Science Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Candidates are also required to possess specific and relevant experience in conducting engineering analysis alongside interpreting simulation or experimental results. Furthermore, applicants must have practical experience utilizing at least one full-wave electromagnetic simulation package, such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, or an equivalent tool. Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these essential criteria within their applications to pass the shortlisting stage.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 26 November 2026.