Research Scholarship in Beamforming Metasurfaces
Develop beamforming metasurfaces for biomedical and telecommunication applications at Instituto de Telecomunicações.
Best for:Best for early-stage researchers with a Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields and experience in antenna simulation tools.
Overview
The Instituto de Telecomunicações invites applications for a Research Scholarship under the EU Horizon Europe MSCA ROBUST project. The successful candidate will focus on designing beamforming metasurfaces for biomedical uses, including digital healthcare platforms for bone fracture monitoring. Responsibilities involve conducting simulations and performance evaluations of antenna systems using tools like HFSS or CST Studio Suite. The position is based at the University of Aveiro under the supervision of Joaquim Manuel Camões Sobral de Bastos. Candidates are expected to actively participate in research tasks and disseminate findings in relevant academic journals.
What you'll do
- Develop beamforming metasurfaces tailored for biomedical applications and telecommunications
- Design indoor digital healthcare platforms targeted at monitoring bone fractures
- Perform simulations and evaluate antenna system performance using HFSS and CST Studio Suite
- Prepare research findings for publication in relevant scientific journals and venues
Requirements
Degree required: Master Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Language: English proficiency for research and publication purposes
Instruction: English
Publications: Dissemination in relevant journal publication venues is required as part of the work objectives
- Background in wireless communications or electrical engineering
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS or CST Studio Suite
- Ability to design and evaluate antenna systems or metasurfaces
- Track record or interest in academic publishing and research dissemination
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent prior to contracting
- Must enroll in a higher education study cycle or an approved non-degree course prior to contract signing if applicable
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20 (Europe/Lisbon)
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- Motivation letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Proof of enrollment or intention to enroll in a study cycle
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