MSCA Doctoral Candidate (DC) in "Beam steering metasurface-based vehicular antenna with single reconfigurability parameter"

Wave Up s.r.l. (WUP) is seeking to appoint one Doctoral Candidate (DC) to join the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on “Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems a Network of Doctoral Students” (ISLANDS).

The Role: the Doctoral Candidate will develop a novel reconfigurable metasurface antenna for automotive applications with low-profile and high angular resolution. Numerical codes will be developed to analyse the designed structure and predict its performance; and to study a precise control mechanism for the beam direction that is able to minimize the power consumption. The Doctoral Candidate, during a six-months secondment at the antenna group at Chalmers University, will pursue a system-level optimization approach for the developed automotive antenna frontend.

Objectives: Develop a novel reconfigurable metasurface antenna for automotive applications with low-profile and high angular resolution.

Expected results: EM analytical model for the study of a metasurface; design of a novel vehicular antenna; numerical codes for analysis.

Acquire knowledge: Electromagnetic theory, metasurface engineering, low-complexity electronics, antennas in vehicular systems.

Planned secondment(s): Chalmers University, Goteborg, Sweden (6 months)

Ph.D. enrolment: University of Siena

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake postgraduate research in support of the agreed doctoral research project.
2. Work closely with the academic supervisors to ensure the compatibility of the individual project with the overall goals of ISLANDS.
3. Present and publish research in both academic and non-academic audiences.
4. Attend and participate to academic and non-academic conferences, events and seminars.
5. Attend and participate to all training events and supervisory meetings.
6. Be seconded to other network partners as necessary to fulfil the grant obligations.
7. Prepare progress reports and similar documents on research for funding bodies, as required.
8. Contribute to the delivery and management of the wider programme, including attending and participating in programme committee meetings.
9. Actively contribute to the public engagement and outreach activities as described in the grant agreement. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the DC may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted, to the attention of Dr. Cristian Della Giovampaola, according to the following procedure:

1. Registration and submission of the application material to the ISLANDS recruitment website: https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/jobs/
2. Parallel application and submission of the application material at the Wave Up’s dedicated e-mail address: jobs@wave-up.it.

Please note that it is essential that the candidate makes a double submission of his/her application by executing both the above steps 1) and 2).

Note 1: Informal enquiries for further information about the positions can be send to jobs@wave-up.it.

Note 2: By registering in the website mentioned above, the applicants agree that all members of the ISLANDS project can access their personal data and application material.

Each application must include the following material

a) A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying for the post.

b) A curriculum vitae setting out the educational qualifications as well as any additional scientific achievements and publications.

c) Evidence of English proficiency.

d) Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates (if available at the time of application).

e) Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts.

f) Any additional material useful for the assessment of the candidate (e.g., recommendation letters, research project/statement in agreement with the requirements specified in previous text).