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Research Fellow (Millimetre-Wave CMOS PA Design), School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and

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JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake research on high-efficiency CMOS power amplifiers for millimetre-wave massive MIMO systems, in collaboration with
one of the major RFIC design companies in Europe.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Design, simulate, fabricate and measure new variants of switched-mode/harmonically-tuned power amplifiers using CMOS process.
2. Carry out the design and optimisation of passive structures such as inductors, transformers, transmission lines, etc.
3. Develop a novel charge-trapping circuit suitable for the PA topology in (1).
4. Liaise closely with the industry partner to demonstrate the functionality and operation of the circuits developed.
5. Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group and the industry partner.
6. Prepare, in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in prestigious leading journals and presentations at major
international conferences to disseminate and publicise research findings.
7. Identify new funding opportunities and assist in the preparation of funding proposals.
8. Carry out occasional undergraduate and postgraduate supervisions, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder’s
area of expertise and under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff.
9. Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project to ensure that project is completed on time and within
budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, risk assessment of research activities and the like.
10. Keep abreast of new developments in own specialism and related research areas/disciplines.

Planning and Organising:

1. Plan details of research programmes and carefully align them with the industry partner in order to achieve an effective and productive synergy.
2. Plan for the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops where appropriate, in order to ensure that facilities are available at required times.
3. Plan own day-to day activity within framework of the agreed research programme, particularly in relation to the joint works with the industry partner.
4. Plan in advance to meet deadlines for internal/external progress reports, conference and journal publications.
5. Coordinate and liaise with other members of the research group over work progress.

Resource Management Responsibilities:

1. Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner.
2. Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.

Internal and External Relationships:

1. Liaise on a regular basis with colleagues, students and the industry partner.
2. Establish professional and good working relationships with technical and other support staff as well as the industry partner.
3. Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
4. Join external networks at national and international levels to share information and ideas.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. Hold a PhD in a relevant subject.
2. At least a 2.1 undergraduate’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering (or equivalent)
3. At least 3 years relevant research experience (can include PhD study) in the areas of:
- RF/mm-wave CMOS design.
- Designing high-efficiency RF power amplifiers.
- ADS, Cadence and EM simulators (e.g. Momentum, Sonnet, HFSS).
4. A publication record in line with stage of career
5. Sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in RF circuits theory and techniques, transceiver architectures and modern wireless communication systems.
6. A thorough understanding of relevant semiconductor physics and devices.
7. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
8. Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
9. Ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks.
10. Demonstrable intellectual ability.
11. Ability to assess and organise resources.
12. Ability and willingness to travel to attend meetings with industry partner and conferences.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. A PhD in MMIC CMOS PA.
2. Hold a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
3. Experience in designing a complete transmitter and/or receiver, including oscillator, mixer, switch, PA, LNA, frequency synthesizer, filter.
4. Have work experience in industry.
5. Conducting measurements and /or characterisations of RF/Microwave devices and circuits.
6. Publication record in prestigious leading journals (e.g. IEEE JSSC, TMTT, TCAS) and presentations at major international conferences (e.g. ISSCC, RFIC).
7. Experience in managing a research project.
8. Experience in writing a funding proposal.

 

 

 

 

 

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