Career Opportunities at Queen's

You will lead and manage the design, development, and testing of RF, microwave and millimetre-wave systems within the Centre for Wireless Innovation (CWI).

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and testing wireless systems, including embedded wireless devices and softwaredefined radios.
• Delivering RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave related research projects.
• Working with software development tools and wireless network simulators.
• Developing bespoke software for the control of measurement equipment and operation of wireless testbeds.
• Playing a major role in the implementation of the CWI research strategy. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading research centre and make a significant contribution to the development of next-generation wireless technologies. The CWI is a vibrant and dynamic research environment with a strong track record of success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading researchers in wireless communications. 

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong research background in wireless communications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the person:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual with a strong research background in wireless communications.  

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• A 2:1 Honors Degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.- A PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics majoring in wireless communications.
• Be able to demonstrate:

• • Significant postgraduate research experience in wireless communications, embedded wireless, microwave, ormillimetre-wave technology or engineering (minimum of 2 years post PhD).
  • An established reputation in research in wireless communications, propagation simulation, and channelmeasurements as evidenced by publication record in invited/peer-reviewed journals/presentations that are REF returnable.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with embedded wireless devices, microwave measurement equipment.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-andbenefits 

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

Candidate Information

Further information for international applicants