Imperial College London seeks a Research Associate for RF Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces. This full-time position is based at the South Kensington Campus in London and funded by an EPSRC project until March 31, 2028. The role involves original research into beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (BD-RIS), including design, modeling, and prototyping using reconfigurable impedance networks or nonlocal metasurfaces. Candidates must hold a PhD in relevant fields such as RF design, radio systems, or metasurfaces, with a strong publication record. Responsibilities include planning research, data analysis, reporting to sponsors, and presenting findings at conferences. The salary ranges from £50,733 to £59,484 per annum. Applicants should highlight their expertise in designing reconfigurable impedance networks for BD-RIS. The university offers sector-leading career support, generous leave, pension schemes, and a collaborative work culture.
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Details
Position type Researcher
Department Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About the role
The post is funded by EPSRC project “Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces 2.0 for 6G: Beyond Diagonal Phase Shift Matrices” to conduct original research in RF design, modeling, and prototyping of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. The successful candidate will design and prototype “beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces” (BD-RIS) using reconfigurable impedance networks and/or nonlocal metasurfaces, identify the full potential benefits of BD-RIS for next generation wireless networks, and assess the feasibility of BD-RIS.
This , in-person postdoctoral position is based at Imperial College’s South Kensington Campus in London, UK, and is funded till 31 March 2028.
In your application, clearly explain your expertise and your approach to design and fabricate reconfigurable impedance network to enable BD-RIS.
What you would be doing
Main Duties:
- To take initiatives in the planning of research
- To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data
- To conduct data analysis
- To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
- To write reports for submission to research sponsors
- To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
- To submit publications to refereed journals
- To provide guidance to staff and students
- To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
What we are looking for
Education
Research Associate: Hold a PhD (or be very near completion, or equivalent) in RF design, modelling, and prototyping of radio systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and/or metasurfaces, and a significant publication track record.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.
Experience
- Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
- Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including
- Microwave circuit theory
- Antenna design/measurement
- Reconfigurable RF and microwave devices and microwave networks
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and/or metasurfaces
- Experience presenting and publishing scientific and/or technical research
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Good to know
1 note on terms in this opportunity, checked against published references.
Questions about the role
Contact office Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Official source imperial.ac.uk
- Posted November 10, 2026
- Last updated on Opportunita November 10, 2026
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