Research Associate In Satellite Communications Receiver Design

Contract Type: Fixed term for 6 months A Research Associate position is available on the EPSRC funded mmWave 6G Non-Terrestrial Network Satellite Communication project. Rapid global growth in Satellite Communications enabled Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to integrate with 5G/6G and IoT/M2M, providing 3D full earth coverage, reliable mobile broadband, global IoT services, and accurate GPS. NGSOs utilising Very Low Earth Orbit (V-LEO) and LEO satellite constellations have revolutionised RF communication by supporting 5G/6G applications and broadband internet, currently operated by SpaceX, OneWeb, TeleSat, and Amazon. When compared with its counterpart existing Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite constellations, NGSO offers cutting edge features such as:  low weight, small propagation loss, low transmission delay, high speed internet access, large area coverage, cost effective manufacturing and launching. The project will aim to develop a 5G/6G RF receiver with a focus on channel and spectrum efficiency optimisation for satellite systems. This will involve using software defined radio and applying signal processing techniques to achieve the project objectives. The project will offer the opportunity to work using the national mmWave facility at the communications group, The University of Sheffield and offer industry relevant experience due the nature of project collaboration with industry. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located at the top of your screen.