"PhD Research Positions in RF/Microwave/Antenna"

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to pursue PhD research at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University. This call is for early research interaction prior to the June 2024 PhD admissions, providing an opportunity for MTech/ME final year candidates or passed-out candidates with or without experience in RF/Microwave/Antenna and similar domains.

Position: Doctoral student/PhD Researcher
Division: School of Engineering and Applied Science
Reporting: Professor Sanket Patel (sanket.patel@ahduni.edu.in)

Essential Qualifications: M.Tech or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Computer/ICT/EC Engineering or allied branches from a recognized institute/university.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in RF/Microwave/Antenna domain; knowledge of Electromagnetic Simulators like Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Keysight ADS; coding in Matlab/Python; preference for experimentation and scientific writing skills.

PhD Research Projects: RF and microwave components (e.g., low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers); reconfigurable antennas, planar low profile antennas, adaptive antenna arrays, novel feed networks; metamaterial based components; frequency selective surfaces, absorbers; microwave material characterization; machine learning based design of antennas and components.

Available Research Facility: VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, high sampling rate digital oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, full-fledged fabrication facility, rapid prototyping.

Financial Support: Full tuition fee waiver; University Assistantships at INR 40,000 per month; University Fellowships at INR 50,000 per month.

Post-PhD Opportunities: Entrepreneurship, post-doctoral research, joining a company as a lead researcher, academics in a leading university.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their CV along with a cover letter to sanket.patel@ahduni.edu.in
Last date to apply: 15/02/2024

Attention: Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of information; shortlisting based on merit; CV should include date of birth, recent photograph, and valid GATE score if applicable; shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for online interviews; selection is through regular PhD admission process.