Research Associate (Postdoc) in Metasurfaces and Phase Arrays Antenna Design for Millimeter-wave Applications

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) invites applications from highly motivated and outstanding researchers in the general area of antenna and metasurfaces design within its Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM) research group. SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable, and trustworthy ICT systems and services, often in collaboration with industrial, governmental, or international partners. For further information, you may refer to www.securityandtrust.lu

The research group focuses on wireless/satellite communications and networking and is headed by Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas. The research areas focus on the formulation, modeling, design, and analysis of future 5G and beyond communication networks that are capable of supporting new services in a cost-efficient manner. Use cases of interest include IoT verticals, unmanned aerial vehicles, integrated satellite-space-terrestrial networks, quantum communications and key distribution, spectrum management and coexistence, tactile Internet, and autonomous transportation. As far as technical enablers are concerned, we leverage expertise on massive MIMO cell-free communications, smart-radio environments through the use of intelligent surfaces, machine-type and ultra-reliable and low-latency communications, edge computing and caching, RAN slicing, and network softwarization and visualization. Finally, due to the large-scale nature, complexity, and heterogeneity of 5G and beyond networks, for their analysis and optimization, we use tools such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, graph theory and graph-signal processing, and convex/non-convex optimization. Furthermore, our activities are experimentally driven and supported by the SDR CommLab, the SDN Lab, the 5G-Space Lab, our SW Simulators, and our Facilities. For further information, you may refer to: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Role...

The successful candidate will contribute to a Horizon SNS project on 6G with the main topic on metasurfaces for Terahertz applications starting on 03/01/2023. In addition, the candidate will have to contribute to ongoing, and future research projects, mainly in the field of antenna design and manufacturing focused on phase array design and additive manufacturing.

In summary, the position holder will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Investigation, simulation, and prototyping of models for the design of metasurfaces for millimeter-wave applications.
• Investigating, analyzing, designing, and prototyping phased array antennas for micro and millimeter-wave applications.
• Investigating using different additive manufacturing techniques for antenna implementation.
• Investigating efficient artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to tackle the main challenges in phase arrays design for millimeter-wave applications.
• Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences.
• The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the different research projects at SnT, either coordinating technical contributions and/or preparing project deliverables.
• Preparing new research proposals to attract industrial, national, and European projects.
• Providing assistance in the supervision of Ph.D. students.

Your Profile...

• A Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering or Electrical Engineering focused on metasurface and phase array antenna design.
• International postdoc experience is desirable.
• Sound publication track record in relevant international conferences and top journals in the following research areas (at least one IEEE Transaction publication is mandatory):
  • Planar periodic structures or metasurfaces for micro and millimeter-wave applications.
  • Phase array design and simulation for micro and millimeter wave applications.
• Experience with optimization tools and typical convexification strategies.
• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly desirable.
• Strong design skills in CST Microwave Studio, Advance Design System (ADS), and High-Frequency Simulations Software (HFSS) design tools are mandatory.
• Experience in MEEP programming is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB. Python, JULIA, and C++ are desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience working with industrial or publicly funded research projects is highly desirable.
• Highly committed, excellent team worker, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Here’s what awaits you at SnT...

• Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite, or help make autonomous vehicles even better
• The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than 55 industry partners
• Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more

Find out more about us!

In Short...

• Contract Type: Befristeter Vertrag 24 Monat (which may be extended up to five years)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL05527

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 77167 full time

How to apply...

Applications in English should include

• Curriculum Vitae including contact address
• For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date (or expected date) of graduation
• Include the title and summary of your Ph.D. Thesis and supervisor name (and Bachelor / Master Thesis if you did one)
  • If you do not have yet received your Ph.D. but will do soon, please include a tentative graduation date
• List of publications (authors, title, journal/conference name, and date of publication). Provide a link in case of open access
• Name, affiliation, and contact details of three referees
• Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)  

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

About the University of Luxembourg...

University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Further information

For further information, please contact: Dr. Juan A. Vásquez-Peralvo (juan.vasquez@uni.lu)