Researcher in Intra- and On Body communication for bio-medical applications - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The position will be at the Division of Solid state electronics, Department of Engineering Sciences, Ångström Laboratory.

Duties: The research work will be mainly centered in design and implementation of Ultra-Sensitive RF systems such for Intra and On Body Communication and Sensing. Characterization of materials which can be implemented during the development phase of sensors. Certain participation, maximum 20%, in teaching and supervision of students (including doctoral) may be included in the duties.

Qualification requirements: Recently graduated PhD with doctoral degree in microwave engineering, as well as documented multi-year experience in research in RF systems and associated components especially antennas for BAN applications and wearable antennas. We require good knowledge of different microwave systems and components, from simulation and design methods to implementation methods, and of different hardware architectures for data processing. For Instrumental and hardware control we require experience with, e.g., LabView and Matlab and on some of the following architectures: VLSI, FPGA, ARM7, Philips 89v51rd2, 8051, 8086, Xilinx CPLD, Beagle Board xM Rev C.

We require good oral and written proficiency in English.

Additional qualifications: Experience of CAD tools is appreciated, as well as experience in some of the following: AWR Microwave Office (and related products), Ansoft HFSS, ADS Agilent, Sonnet Lite, Antenna Magus, AppCad, OrCAD, Real Time Design Tool, Eagle PCB Design, CADENCE Virtuoso, Synopsys, and Smith Tool.

Experience in teaching and supervising students in related areas, writing of proposal applications, peer reviewing, experience in coordinating academic events is appreciated.

Industrial experience and publications in wearable antennas are meritorious.

Personal qualities such as a strong motivation for quality improvement and performance and the ability to lead and run research projects while interacting with other researchers and students are very important. Applicants must be purposeful, structured and able to work effectively both individually and in groups.

Instructions for application: Please use the link below. The application should contain a description of previous research experience, CV, publication list, copies of diplomas and other relevant documents. We would like you to provide reference information or attach a letter of recommendation.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individually negotiated salary.

Starting date: as soon as possible.

Type of position: Temporary position one year, 100 %. 

For further information about the position please contact Docent Robin Augustine, robin.augustine@angstrom.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 26 December 2018, UFV-PA 2018/4322.

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