Job Description
**Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Microwave Sensing (Chipless RFID Sensing)** A highly skilled researcher is sought to develop wireless sensors using a chipless and battery-less approach, leveraging sustainable cardboard materials. **Job Description** Tyndall National Institute, a leading European research centre in integrated ICT, is seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join its team. The successful candidate will work on developing wireless sensors using a chipless and battery-less approach, leveraging sustainable cardboard materials. **Responsibilities** * Deliver antenna and microwave solutions to enable chipless RFID solutions on cardboard substrates * Work with research colleagues to develop new types of LIG sensing elements that can be interfaced with the above antennas and incorporate Machine Learning techniques to improve sensor readability * Develop working demonstrators to showcase the developed sensor technology * Liaise with research partners and relevant stakeholders at a technical level * Manage communication with relevant parties * Carry out administrative work to assist the program of research and ensure all project deliverables and milestones are achieved in a timely manner * Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required * Enhance Tyndall's position internationally as a world expert in wireless sensing systems * Contribute to the engagement on IP activities in partnership with the Office of Technology Transfer * Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system * Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards * Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post **Essential Criteria** * Qualified to Ph D level in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a relevant Science and Engineering discipline with specialization in Electromagnetics, RF and Antenna Engineering * Typically more than 10 years of Post Doc experience in Antenna and RF Design (at least 3 years Senior Post Doc experience) * Proven expertise in the specification, design, simulation and characterization of chipless and battery-less wireless sensors * Expertise in antenna design and implementation of Antenna and RF circuits * Expert-level knowledge of CST and ADS circuit simulation EDA tools * Expertise in the use of specialized RF laboratory equipment such as VNA, Dielectric Measurements, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, anechoic chamber measurements * Excellent publication track-record in IEEE Transaction Journals and Conferences in the field of Antennas, Circuits and Systems * Demonstrated proposal writing capability * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English **Desirable Criteria** * Evidence of entrepreneurial experience * Evidence of creative skills and strong mathematical ability * Familiarity with Screen Printing techniques for Microwave circuits and Antennas * Familiarity with LIG fabrication * Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams * Strong track record in EPE (Education and Public Engagement) activities and ability to communicate science to the general public **Appointment Details** * Appointment may be made on the IUA Senior Postdoctoral Researcher Scale €52,715 to €57,332 based on qualification and experience * Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy