Research Fellow in Aerospace Communication Systems

School/Department School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Based at Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period 36 months
Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £35,559 to £39,434 per annum
Apply by 07/12/2022

Role Description

We welcome applications from Research Fellows to support the advanced connectivity research group.

About the Role

As a Research Fellow you will contribute to the research and teaching activities of the Centre for Autonomous and Cyberphysical Systems, especially concerning the specific activities of: (1) research in avionics radio communications for manned and unmanned systems (especially in urban air mobility and drone) (2) develop algorithm using AI and machine learning, (3) 5G technology and Satellite communications (4) teaching in communication systems and AI embedded systems, (5) lab installation (6) engage with business and defence stakeholders to develop research projects, and (7) assist in group activities and other academics, (8) deliver high-quality of journal publications and knowledge dissemination via effective oral communication skills.

About You

Candidates are expected to be confident and independent researchers with a PhD (or close to completion) in Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Communications, or relevant engineering discipline, such as Embedded system engineering.

You will also have a proven track record of publishing in high quality journals, excellent time-management skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team and be experienced in carrying out experimental research.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Our reputation for leading in the field of advanced air mobility, autonomous vehicle systems, aerospace engineering, communication systems, applied artificial intelligence and control engineering has been established through more than thirty years of research into this field.

Learn more about the Centre for Autonomous and Cyberphysical Systems.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Saba Al-Rubaye , Reader in Autonomous and Connected Systems, on +44 (0) 1234 75 4887 or s.a lrubaye@cranfield.ac.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk . Please quote reference number 4267.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 December 2022