Organisation/Company Cranfield University Department HR & Development Group Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 25 Oct 2026 - 00:59 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Cranfield Defence and Security
Research Fellow in Automotive Multistatic Radars
Fixed Term Contract for 18 months
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £38,655 to £39,665 per annum
We welcome applications from passionate, skilled and committed researchers to join our radar research team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project funded by Innovate UKI. The overall project addresses a critical challenge in the UK’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) sector: delivering robust, cost-effective perception systems capable of safe operation in complex, real-world environments. To achieve this, we will integrate multiple radar units into autonomous vehicle platforms and evaluate perception algorithms in diverse scenarios.
The successful candidate will work closely with our industrial partners and will analyse the performance of our partners’ automotive radars in multistatic configurations. The project offers unique opportunities to work very closely with industry and other stakeholders on cutting-edge applied research.
About You
You will be educated to doctoral level in a relevant subject, and you will have experience of management research and publishing research results, with excellent communication skills.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have beenranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 October 2026
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Research Fellow in Automotive Multistatic Radars in Cranfield employer: Cranfield University
Cranfield University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant research environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of sustainable energy. With a commitment to employee development, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship opportunities within the Hydrogen Integration Incubator, making it an ideal place for aspiring researchers to thrive and contribute to meaningful advancements in carbon-free technology.
