Currently we have the following open positions in a wide range of research areas. Please contact faculties for more information.

  • We have a fully funded 42-month PhD studentship in ‘AI-Optimized Digital Predistortion: Designing Algorithms and Architectures for Enhanced Performance’. The proposed PhD research aims to address the critical need for efficient baseband processing architectures in next-generation communication systems like 6G. Digital predistortion (DPD) is a crucial signal processing technique employed to mitigate the nonlinear distortions introduced by power amplifiers (PAs) in wireless communication systems. These distortions lead to signal degradation, spectral regrowth, and reduced energy efficiency, which are particularly problematic in modern communication systems such as 5G and emerging 6G networks, where stringent linearity requirements coexist with the demand for higher data rates and power efficiency. Traditional DPD algorithms rely on mathematical models and optimization techniques that can struggle to adapt to the increasing complexity of modern communication environments, such as wideband signals, high carrier frequencies, and dynamic operational conditions. Machine learning (ML) offers a transformative approach to DPD by enabling adaptive, efficient, and robust solutions that outperform conventional methods in real-world scenarios. This project aims to develop AI-optimized digital predistortion algorithms and architectures tailored for modern and future communication systems. The research will focus on designing robust, real-time, and computationally efficient ML-based DPD solutions that adapt to diverse PA characteristics and operational conditions. —- To apply please send your motivation letter, CV, and recommendation letters (optional) to M.T.Khan@hw.ac.uk.
  • We have a fully funded 42-month PhD studentship in ‘Innovative Solutions in Wireless Communications and Low Power Sensing’. This PhD project seeks to address global challenges in sustainability through the development of low-power, low-cost wireless sensor systems that are battery-free, environmentally friendly, and capable of advanced sensing. These innovative systems aim to reduce electronic waste while providing scalable solutions for critical applications, such as precision agriculture, energy-efficient communications, and environmental monitoring. Leveraging advanced materials and additive manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing and inkjet printing, the research will explore new frontiers in the design and fabrication of wireless sensors, enabling unprecedented functionalities and performance. These systems will integrate technologies such as RFID/backscatter communication, Bluetooth, cellular networks, and RF energy harvesting while incorporating multisource energy harvesting from solar, kinetic, and RF sources. Furthermore, cutting-edge advancements in software-defined radios (SDRs) and satellite communication will be applied to enhance connectivity and operational efficiency in remote or challenging environments. —- To apply please send your motivation letter, CV, and recommendation letters (optional) to s.daskalakis@hw.ac.uk.

Past Vacancies:

  • We have a funded PhD studentship in ‘Highly Integrated Active Transmitter Arrays for Future Wireless Communications’. This PhD-level research will advance the theory and techniques for highly integrated massive transmitter arrays for future wireless communications, both terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems. The ever-increasing demand for higher wireless data transmission capacity calls for higher operation frequency (e.g., millimetre wave) and larger antenna arrays. This in turn requires higher integration in active transmitter arrays in order to reduce the system complexity, cost, and power consumption. The integration will blur the traditional boundary among different radio frequency components, such as antennas, power amplifiers (PAs), beamforming networks, filters, digital pre-distortion (DPD), as well as analogue and digital precoding algorithms. To apply please send your motivation letter, CV, and recommendation letters (optional) to yuan.ding@hw.ac.uk.
  • We have a 20-months Research Associate in High-Throughput Communication Systems. You will have a strong academic track record with knowledge and experience in the area of radio communications, RF systems, as well as array antennas and metasurfaces. You will be competent in microwave device and subsystem design, including in CST/HFSS, MATLAB and so on. You will have a good understanding of the challenges emerging in the hardware implementation involve passive and active RF devices. For more details and application portal, please access via Here.
  • We have a 3-year PhD studentship covering tuition fee and standard stipend. The PhD student will be jointly supervised by Dr. Cristian Bonato (Heriot-Watt Quantum Photonics Laboratory) and Dr. Haijun Fan (Heriot-Watt Microwave Group). Students from UK and EU (meet residency requirements) are eligible to apply. The research topic is on A Spin-Based Quantum Sensor with Microwave Dielectric Resonator. Potential candidates please contact Dr. Haijun Fan.
  • We have a 2-year KTP Associate position openning. This KTP is a collaboration project with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS, led by Prof. Omar Laghrouche) and the School of Engineering and Physical Science (EPS, led by Dr Yuan Ding and Prof. George Goussetis) in Heriot-Watt University and STORY Contracting Ltd. The KTP project team seeks a talented and motivated innovation engineer to undertake research on the development, testing and optimising a novel mitigation solution for runaway rail mounted plants consisting of a warning system with fully integrated stopping capability. The candidates need to have solid background on designing and implementing electronic and wireless communication systems. Programming experience and mechanical background are desirable. Job application portal can be accessed here. For good BEng, MEng, and MSc graduates, there is a possibility to convert this as a fully-funded PhD studentship. Potential candidates please contact Dr. Yuan Ding.
  • We have a 3-year PhD studentship covering tuition fee and standard stipend. The PhD student will be jointly supervised by Dr. Yuan Ding and Dr. Chaoyun Song and Prof. Gabriela Medero. Students from UK and overseas are eligible to apply. The research topic is on Smart Infrastructure Exploiting Backscatter Communications. Potential candidates please contact Dr. Yuan Ding.
  • We have a 3-year PhD studentship covering tuition fee and standard stipend. UK/EU and international students are all eligible and welcome to apply. The research topic is on mmWave Antennas and Arrays. Potential candidates please contact Dr. Lei Wang or Prof. George Goussetis.
  • We have a 3-year PhD studentship covering tuition fee and standard stipend. Students from UK, EU and all oversea countries are eligible to apply. The research topic is on Highly Integrated Active Antenna Array. Potential candidates please contact Dr. Haijun Fan.