Research Fellow

Research Fellow

Queen's University Belfast

Location:	Belfast
Salary:	£45,349 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	30th March 2026
Closes:	13th April 2026
Job Ref:	26/113240

We are looking for a Research Fellow to conduct in-depth research in Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) and multiple antenna technologies. The role includes developing advanced reconfigurable RF hardware for CAP-MIMO systems and contributing to machine learning-enhanced ISAC methods development through EM-informed modelling and hardware design.

This is a unique opportunity to build the next generation of electromagnetic systems and work at one of the leading institutions in the UK in microwave and communication technology, the Centre for Wireless Innovation – Queen’s University Belfast, collaborating with a team of academics and industry partners from the Republic of Ireland and the USA.

About the person:

The successful applicant must:

• Have or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant area, such as in the field of communication technology, electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• Evidence specific, relevant research experience including:
  • Demonstrable knowledge of transmission line theory and electromagnetic theory and RF design, and know-how of information theory
  • Experience with CST and/or FEKO and/or HFSS
  • Experience in MIMO systems and models including white-noised, scalar-quantity, far-field, discretized, and monochromatic EM fields.
  • Know-how of fabrication processes of RF hardware
  • Hands-on experience in RF measurements.
  • Strong publication record, commensurate with stage of career.
• Have the ability to communicate complex information effectively in oral and written format.
• Have an ability to build relationships to develop internal and external networks.

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.

This is a fixed term post for 36 months. 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 on our website.

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 our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.