Postdoctoral research associate in rf and antenna systems for maser-based communications - newcastle upon tyne

Northumbria University Newcastle · Sikkim, India

Postdoctoral Research Associate in RF and Antenna Systems for MASER-based Communications - Sutherland Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8 ST, GB Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 Work hours: Office Hours Monday to Friday, Full Time Job Description Working as part of multi‑disciplinary teams, you will support the Principal Investigator in delivering research on MASER‑enabled RF, antenna, and free‑space microwave communication systems. You will design, model, and experimentally validate RF front‑ends, antenna systems, and downstream modulation and transmission architectures interfacing with a room‑temperature solid‑state MASER. Responsibilities include system‑level integration, free‑space communication measurements under varying environmental conditions, detailed performance analysis, and contributing to technical reports and high‑quality publications. You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Photonics Technology Group, as well as wider academic and industrial partners. This role is fixed term from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 (12 months), with potential for extension depending on performance and the availability of further funding. ABOUT THE TEAM This research project is based within the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics at Northumbria University, working under the supervision of Dr Juna Sathian, Associate Professor and an expert in MASER and laser technologies. You will join the MASER research group within the Photonics Technology Group, a team conducting internationally recognised work in room‑temperature MASER‑enabled microwave communication systems, with recent outputs published in high‑impact journals. You will work closely with the existing MASER team, including current Ph D researchers and Postdoctoral Research Associates, contributing to an active and collaborative research environment. The group maintains strong academic and industrial partnerships and offers excellent opportunities for technical development and career pro...