Full time: 1 (works 37 hours a week)

salary: UH7 £38,784 per annum to £46,049 per annum with annual increments to achieve specified skills and experience

annual leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and 4 additional days including our office closure between Christmas and New Year

location: Hatfield, hybrid

We are looking for a full-time Research Fellow in Signal Processing for Wireless Sensing and Communications to join the Communications and Intelligent Systems (CIS) Research Laboratory in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire.

Working with Dr Ban Cao, this role will contribute to the development of coordinated sensor and communications solutions for networks and proof of concepts for next generation wireless communications, collaborating with other team members within the group, external research institutes and industry partners within the UK FCCs and beyond. We have instrument-based radar and communications systems to collect new data and real-life experiments, providing opportunities for high-impact, hands-on research.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Research Fellow will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative signal processing algorithms for radar sensing and communications, establishing clear research objectives, and participating in collaborative projects. Additionally, the position involves disseminating research findings through high-impact publications and conference presentations. This is a research-focused position and no teaching duties are required.

Required skills and experience

Specifically, the position requires research experience in signal processing, radar sensing, and/or communications, such as waveform design, design of active/passive radar sensing algorithms, and interference mitigation. Hands-on experience in demo development would be an added advantage. This Research Fellow role will create opportunities to maximize research activities, capture relevant evidence to support impact and engage with external partners and stakeholders.

Required qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent qualification), in electronics engineering, or closely related subjects (such as computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics), and possess a strong track record in signal processing, wireless communications and radar sensing. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, are essential.

This post is for a fixed term until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Please see the job description and person specification for a full list of essential duties and criteria. Please attach a personal statement that clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience match the person description

Internal applicants – Please make sure to submit the application via the employee self-service portal.

Appointment to this role may require Academic Technology Approval System (ATAS) certification.

Contact details/informal inquiries: Dr. Ban Kao, p.cao@herts.ac.uk

Closing date: October 23, 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Our Vision is to Change Lives: UH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognize that there are different ways in which applicants can achieve the criteria set out in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family friendly policies. #GoHerts