Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Overview
Imperial College London is offering a full-time, fixed-term position as a Research Associate in RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This role is funded by the UKRI Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity phase II and is based at the South Kensington Campus in London, United Kingdom. The position is funded until September 30, 2028, with the possibility of an extension until March 31, 2030, following a successful project mid-term review. The work arrangement is hybrid.
What you get
The position offers a salary between £50,733 and £59,484 per annum. Employees receive thirty-nine days off per year, pension schemes, access to career support for researchers, and opportunities for promotion and progression within the institution.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD, be very near completion, or have an equivalent qualification in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and/or metasurfaces, along with a significant publication track record. Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant. Applicants must also possess practical experience within a research environment and relevant publications in refereed journals. Required experience includes microwave circuit theory, antenna design and measurement, RF system prototyping and experimentation, reconfigurable RF and microwave devices and microwave networks, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and/or metasurfaces, and presenting and publishing scientific or technical research.
How to apply
Applicants must clearly explain their expertise and their approach to designing and fabricating a reconfigurable impedance network to enable beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in their application. For specific queries regarding the post, contact Prof Bruno Clerckx.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is November 15, 2026.
Links in this posting
- beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.