Applications are sought from highly talented engineers with experience in the field of RF systems, sub-system and circuit design to join the Communication Systems and Networks (CSN) research group at the University of Bristol.

Through funds recently awarded by the UK EPSRC, a unique opportunity exists for 2 researchers to join the CSN group and develop novel RF transceiver architectures for the crowded radio spectrum below 6GHz. The Frequency Agile RADio (FARAD) project is a 3-year research intense activity in partnership with the University of Sheffield addressing highly linear frequency agile transceiver solutions which are both energy efficient and cost effective solutions for 5G and beyond wireless connectivity. Our industrial partners include NEC, Thales, Fujitsu, Orange, Chemring, Harada, u-blox and Cascoda.

You will conduct leading edge research in the field of Frequency Agile Radio (FARAD) transceivers, with specialisation in RF architectures, circuit design, implementation and optimisation. 
You will work as a team member within the Communications Systems & Networks research group at Bristol and with academic collaborators at the University of Sheffield delivering a 3 year integrated research programme funded by EPSRC. Opportunities for exist for both recently qualified post-doctoral researchers and more experienced applicants to taking a leadership role in the delivery of this project.

You will have a PhD or equivalent industrial experience in the field of RF system and sub-design specification, design and implementation and will have experience of RF system and circuit design for sub 6GHz transceiver technologies, with specialisation in one or more of the following areas: Linear PAs, Low Noise Amplifiers, Mixers or tuneable filters. 
Each post is offered on a full time, fixed term contract for 3 years; 1 Research Assistant (Grade I) and 1 Research Fellow (Grade K).

Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor Mark Beach, M.A.Beach@bristol.ac.uk or Dr Kevin Morris, Kevin.Morris@bristol.ac.uk

It is expected that interviews will take place the week of 13th April 2015.

The University of Bristol is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students.

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The closing date for applications is 22 March 2015.

Contract Type:
The successful applicant for this vacancy may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of their previous relevant research experience, in line with the University’s Fixed Term Contract Agreement. Further information can be found at www.bristol.ac.uk/hr/ftc/