"RA in the Development and Measurement of Optically Transparent Metasurfaces"

RA in the Development and Measurement of Optically Transparent Metasurfaces

Job reference REQ250651

Date posted 29/07/2025

Application closing date 01/09/2025

Location Loughborough

Package Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35116

Job description

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full time, Fixed Term for 18 Months

We are looking for one 18-month Postdoctoral Research Associate on a full-time basis, to support the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council funded grant: Transparent Transmitters and Programmable Metasurfaces for Transport and Beyond-5G (TRANSMETA) based in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering (Wolfson).

Please note the project must end by 30 June 2027. The successful candidate should be available to start in 2025 or January 2026.

The successful applicant will work on different aspects of the project that span simulations and measurements of electromagnetic metasurfaces, analytical coding, printing, expertise in materials, and writing high quality journal papers.

The scope of the job is as follows:

• To design and simulate optically transparent electromagnetic mmWave metasurfaces.
• To develop analytical model based on theory.
• To fabricate optically transparent metasurfaces.
• To develop measurement rigs in collaboration with technicians.
• To carry out measurements of material properties, such as dielectric constant and loss.
• To carry out metamaterial, radiofrequency (RF) and antenna measurements.
• To collaborate with colleagues.
• To contribute to funding applications.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticker loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof. Will Whittow, by email at w.g.whittow@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 227105.

Application Closing Date: 1 September 2025