Research Associate (Postdoc) in Antenna Design and Prototyping Using Additive Manufacturing
Université du Luxembourg
- Kirchberg, Luxembourg
- 83 099 €/an
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Investigation, simulation, and prototyping of models for the design of antennas for micro and millimeter-wave applications
- Investigating, analyzing, designing, and prototyping phased array antennas for micro and millimeter-wave applications
- Investigating using different additive manufacturing techniques for antenna prototyping
- Investigating efficient artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to tackle the main challenges in phase arrays design for millimeter-wave applications
- Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences
- The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the different research projects at SnT, either coordinating technical contributions and/or preparing project deliverables
- Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national, and European projects
- Providing assistance in the supervision of Ph.D. students
- A Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering or Electrical Engineering focused on antenna design and their implementation using additive manufacturing techniques. The topic of antennas and metasurface design for satellite systems is desired but not mandatory
- International postdoc experience is desirable
- Sound publication track record in relevant international conferences and top journals in the following research areas (at least one IEEE Transaction publication is mandatory):
- Antenna design and prototyping using additive manufacturing
- Phase array design and simulation for micro and millimeter wave applications
- Experience with optimization tools and typical convexification strategies
- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly desirable
- Strong design skills in CST Microwave Studio, Advance Design System (ADS), and High-Frequency Simulations Software (HFSS) design tools are mandatory
- Experience in MEEP programming is desirable but not mandatory
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB. Python, JULIA, and C++ are desirable but not mandatory
- Experience in additive manufacturing and metallization techniques is required
- Experience working with industrial or publicly funded research projects is highly desirable
- Highly committed, excellent team worker, and strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
- The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
- Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
- Curriculum Vitae, including:
- Contact address
- For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date (or expected date) of graduation.
- Include the title and summary of your Ph.D. Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
- If you do not have yet received your Ph.D. but will do soon, please include a tentative graduation date.
- List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name, and date of publication). Provide a link in case of open access.
- Name, affiliation, and contact details of three referees.
- Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (which may be extended up to five years)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg
- Job Reference: UOL06349