Research Assistant/associate in Optical Wireless

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Two positions exist, for Research Assistants/Associates in the Department of Engineering, to work on Optical Wireless Communication and Signal Processing. **Please refer to the HR7 for specific details of the roles.**

The post holders will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

- Teaching and learning support: may assist in the supervision of student projects; provide limited supervision/instruction to classes.
- Liaison and networking: liaise with colleagues and students; build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
Planning and organising: plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
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The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

- A significant track record in the field of optical wireless communication, RF communications, optical fibre or photonics (i.e. high-impact journal publications, talks and presentations, etc.).
- Willingness to contribute to the wider activities of the group by participating in seminars, co-supervising students and taking part in outreach activities.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills in English, excellent presentation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated to achieve research objectives, capability of creative thinking and ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:
Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966
Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

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