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

  • We have a funded PhD studentship in ‘Advanced Manufacturing of Solid-State Devices and ICs for Microwave Applications’. The studentship is focused on exploring novel conventional and non-conventional methods for development and manufacture of linear and non-linear solid-state devices for RF/microwave applications. A highly motivated candidate with an MSc/BEng degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, with strong interest/expertise in RF/microwave engineering, microfabrication techniques, solid-state physics, and material science is sought herewith. In addition to these qualifications, interest and expertise in chemistry, and prior research experience in above said domains would be advantageous. To apply please send your motivation letter, CV, and recommendation letters (optional) to J.Methapettyparambu_Purushothama@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 2-year Research Associate position in Satellite Communication Systems. The candidate should have a strong academic track record with knowledge and experience in the area of radio communications, RF systems, as well as signal processing algorithms. You will be competent in microwave device and subsystem design, including in CST, ADS, and MATLAB, and preferably Python. You will have a good understanding of the challenges emerging in the hardware implementation involve passive and active RF devices. You will also be prepared to work on interfacing optical, radio, digital and mechanical equipment to integrate fully functional satellite receivers. For more details and application portal, please access via Here.

Past Vacancies:

  • 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.