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Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full-time on a fixed term basis for 15 months
We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doctoral research associate with experience in active antenna design for ground station systems and RF frontend system design. The selected candidate will get to work directly with scientists from European Space Agency and industrial partners.
We are looking for someone who can develop dual circularly polarised antennas for vehicle to satellite communications. Experience in controlled radiation pattern antennas would be very beneficial. The candidate should be available to join as soon as possible.
Key Requirements:
The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:
Why should you apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Aakash Bansal, via email to a.bansal@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 15 December 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be conducted shortly after the closing date.
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.