Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher in Antenna Design

at  Oulun Yliopisto

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now looking for

WHO ARE YOU?

We are seeking motivated candidates with an interest in reconfigurable antennas/arrays and electromagnetic surfaces for next-generation wireless systems. Specifically, we are looking for individuals interested in the following topics:

• Compact wireless body area network antenna systems for future health communication systems;
• Modulated reconfigurable/multifunctional metasurfaces for integrated communication and sensing (ISAC) and beyond.

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, knowledge/experience in the following areas are expected:

• Antennas, arrays, metasurfaces, and/or RF circuit simulation techniques (using tools such as CST Microwave Studio and/or COMSOL Multiphysics)
• Antennas and RF circuit fundamentals
• Antenna miniaturization and reconfiguration for wireless transceiver systems
• Integration of antennas with matching / tunable components and circuits
• RF/antenna prototyping and measurements

The potential Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to possess at least a PhD / doctoral degree in Science/Engineering (or other applicable equivalent degrees) completed with very good standing and research record. Applicants nearing completion of his/her doctoral degree (less than six months from the official graduation date) can also be considered. The degree must be obtained no more than 10 years ago.
The potential Doctoral Researcher is expected to possess at least a Master of Science/Engineering degree (or other applicable master’s degree) completed with very good grades. Please also read the detailed requirements for entering the University of Oulu Graduate School for which all doctoral researchers must apply.

We also appreciate

• fundamental knowledge of digital signal processing
• OR/AND fundamental knowledge of microfluidics, piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials
• strong motivation, work efficiency, and critical thinking skills for research in academia
• capability to write scientific publications based on the achieved results
• readiness for demanding challenges
• co-operation and teamwork skills

Please refer the Job description for details