PhD Position Unconventional Phased Array Topologies (Microwave Engineering)

TL;DR

PhD Position Unconventional Phased Array Topologies (Microwave Engineering): Researching and validating novel hybrid array-lens topologies for 6G, satellite communications, and radar platforms with an accent on sparse, clustered, and aperiodic phased-array feeds. Focus on electromagnetic modeling, antenna synthesis, and experimental prototyping using advanced additive manufacturing and measurement facilities.

Location: Must be based in or relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to create innovative solutions for global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, and digital society.

What you will do

• Investigate hybrid radiation pattern synthesis using element-level or subarray-level lens loading.
• Develop sparse and aperiodic phased-array topologies integrated with electromagnetic lenses.
• Research array-fed lens systems, including GRIN and other advanced lens architectures.
• Design multifunctional and modular antenna concepts for simultaneous communication and sensing.
• Perform electromagnetic modeling, optimization, and prototyping of millimeter-wave systems.
• Conduct experimental validation using 3D-printing and Europe-leading measurement laboratories.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Microwave Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in electromagnetics, antennas, and microwave engineering.
• Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, or FEKO.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar environments.
• English proficiency required for communicating, writing scientific articles, and completing the doctoral thesis.
• Relocation to the Netherlands is required to utilize laboratory and measurement facilities.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of phased arrays, antenna synthesis, or computational electromagnetics.
• Experience with RF hardware prototyping or additive manufacturing technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year employment period with performance-based contract extensions.
• Competitive salary with an 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Access to an inspiring research environment and the hirify.global Graduate School.
• Comprehensive relocation support through the Coming to Delft Service.
• Dual Career Programme to assist accompanying partners with their job search in the Netherlands.
• Customizable compensation package and discounts on health insurance.