Postdoc in Microwave Reconfigurable Metasurfaces – DTU Space

If you want to push the much-needed advancement of our wireless society and support the development of your scientific career within the promising research field of metamaterials and metasurfaces, the present project is the right one for you.
If you want to push the much-needed advancement of our wireless society and support the development of your scientific career within the promising research field of metamaterials and metasurfaces, the present project is the right one for you.

At DTU Space you will have the opportunity to theoretically, numerically and experimentally investigate microwave- and mm-wave reconfigurable metasurfaces embedded with phase-changing materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on their experimental characterization in our world-class DTU Electromagnetic Test Centre for high-accuracy testing of antenna- and microwave technology.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your focus will be on the design as well as experimental characterization of reconfigurable microwave- and mm-wave metasurfaces embedded with phase-changing materials (e.g., vanadium dioxide). Emphasis will be placed on simple; proof-of-concept designs capable of supporting a wide range of electromagnetic responses like beam-steering and shaping, which are in high demand for the wireless systems of tomorrow.

You will work within the framework of the CERMETAD project (Ceramic Embedded Metamaterials for Microwave Application Devices). You will interact with colleagues at DTU Space, particularly it’s Division for Electromagnetic Systems, and our project partners from DTU Electro, as well as with our international partners. Your primary tasks include:

• Design of reconfigurable metasurfaces with phase-changing materials
• Electromagnetic characterization (free-space and waveguide) of phase-changing materials
• Electromagnetic characterization of reconfigurable metasurface
• Dissemination of scientific results in highly reputed journals and conferences
• Supervision of BSc and MSc projects within the field of the project

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

You must have excellent all-round experience in analytical, numerical and experimental electromagnetics and a very good knowledge within the field of metasurfaces, and preferably within the basics of material science.

We expect that you are self-driven, and that you have the ability to structure and prioritize the work ahead of you. You can work independently but are in possession of very good communication skills that will enable to work in teams and thus to become an integral member of the CERMETAD project team and our division.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is 1 December 2024. The position is a full-time position.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Samel Arslanagić, Head of Division for Electromagnetic Systems, DTU Space, [email protected].

You can read more about DTU Space at www.space.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 August 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Department of Space Research and Technology (DTU Space) is the largest research institute in Denmark and a recognized international institution with a little more than 200 employees. Division for Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) is one of it’s six research division. EMS conducts research in natural and technical sciences with a combination of solid theoretical analysis, state-of-the-art computational electromagnetics modelling and world-class experimental testing of antennas and microwave devices. EMS operates the DTU Electromagnetic Test Centre which comprises several advanced laboratories for testing of antenna- and microwave technology including the renowned DTU-ESA Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Facility, which is an external reference laboratory of European Space Agency for high-accuracy antenna measurements.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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