Postdoctoral Research Associate in RF System Development in Loughborough

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in RF System DevelopmentJob Reference: REQ Date Posted: Tue, 2 Dec :00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Mon, 15 Dec :00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608

Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full-time on a fixed term basis for 15 months

We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doctoral research associate with experience in active antenna design for ground station systems and RF frontend system design. The selected candidate will get to work directly with scientists from European Space Agency and industrial partners.

We are looking for someone who can develop dual circularly polarised antennas for vehicle to satellite communications. Experience in controlled radiation pattern antennas would be very beneficial. The candidate should be available to join as soon as possible.

Key Requirements:

The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:

1. Conducting literature review.
2. Designing antenna system.
3. Validating through simulations.
4. Measuring the final antenna within anechoic chambers.
5. Conducting real-life experiments.
6. Presenting results to industrial partners.
7. Writing excellent papers and contribute to future research proposals.

Why should you apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Aakash Bansal, via email to

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

Closing Date: 15 December 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be conducted shortly after the closing date.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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