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Job Title: Research Associate
Posting Start Date: 14/07/2026
Job Id: 2854
School/Department: Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Work Arrangement: Full Time (On site)
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Salary per annum (£): £38,784.00
Closing Date: 28/07/2026
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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
Overview
Based in the Electromagnetics, Wireless Hardware and RF Devices Research Group, within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you will make vital and leading contributions to an ongoing project in the exciting and contemporary area of mmWave RF Engineering. Under expert supervision, you will help research and develop a new generation of integrated circuit (IC) concepts for mmWave antenna arrays, mixers and oscillators, as well as contribute to new areas in digital signal processing (DSP) and software defined radio (SDR) to support the emerging integrated circuits. This exciting and challenging role combines advanced RF Engineering research, IC design, prototyping and practical RF measurement skills. As part of the role, you will have access to the UKRI mmWave Measurement Laboratory and associated RF test equipment and simulation tools. Applications from candidates passionate about advanced RF design are sought.
Main duties and responsibilities
Conduct innovative research into mmWave RF circuits for antenna arrays / mixers / oscillators / amplifiers, etc, at E band and above.
Carry out RF IC / MMIC design and simulations using CAD tools, including Cadence Virtuoso and ADS.
Develop prototype designs for incorporation into Test Chips in SiGe or III-V materials.
Assist research into signal processing strategies and algorithms, to support the emerging Test Chips.
Design and create prototype demonstrators to use the Test Chips.
Perform detailed RF chip and system testing and commissioning.
Manage data collection and storage on a day-to-day basis.
Liaise closely with other academics, advisers and administrators relevant to the study.
Collect and analyse a variety of primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources.
Take a lead role in the analysis and writing up of results.
Read and review literature as appropriate.
Take a lead role in the writing of the project reports and scholarly publications.
Assist in preparing and contributing to industrial networking and dissemination Workshops.
Contribute to research advisory group meetings, as well as assisting in the running of them.
Attend project meetings and research advisory group meetings.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential or desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
Hold, or be close to completing, a relevant PhD in engineering or physics (or have equivalent relevant industry experience)
Essential
Application
Radio Frequency (RF) circuit design
Essential
Application/Interview
RF circuit simulation experience (ADS, Cadence or similar high performance CAD RF simulation tools)
Essential
Application/Interview
Design of RF MMICs or RFICs
Desirable
Application/Interview
RF layout experience (chip or PCB)
Essential
Application/Interview
Experience in mmWave design above 30GHz
Desirable
Application/Interview
Experience in using RF test & measurement equipment
Essential
Application/Interview
Experience of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
Essential
Application/Interview
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing publications/reports and presenting your findings to a range of audiences
Essential
Application/Interview
Ability to work effectively within a team environment including individuals both internal and external to the University
Essential
Application/Interview
Ability to plan own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines
Essential
Application/Interview
Ability to make decisions and apply creative approaches to solving complex technical problems
Essential
Application/Interview
Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances
Essential
Application/Interview
Further Information
Grade
7.3
Salary
£38,784
Work arrangement
Full-time
Duration
14/09/26-31/07/28
Line manager
Professor of RF Engineering
Our website
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/eee
For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Eddie Ball (RF Group Leader) on
[email protected]
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on week commencing 03/08/26. This will consist of an interview and a presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 27/07/26. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact
[email protected].
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().
What we offer
A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
A range of generous family-friendly policies
paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
support for those going through the menopause
paid time off and support for fertility treatment
and more
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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