Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Satellite Communications

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Satellite Communications to strengthen its activities in this area within the internationally renowned Institute for Communications Systems (ICS) and the Surrey Space Institute (SSI). This post is part of a strategic investment of six academic posts across the School in the areas of Cyber Security, AI, Robotics and Satellite Communications.

ICS was established in 2013 (from former CCSR that was established in 1995) and has a long-standing international track record for communications research and was the first ever winner of the Bhattacharyya Award in 2021. It is a research institute that works closely with global industrial partners and over 300 UK SMEs bringing together leading academics and companies to help develop the future of mobile and satellite communication technologies. ICS is the home of the world’s first 5GIC and the UK first 6GIC. It also leads the newly formed Doctoral Training Centre in Future Open Security Networks in collaboration with Queens University Belfast.

The candidate should have wide knowledge of satellite communications and/or advanced wireless technologies and ideally have experience in working with industry. The candidate must have a proven record of research. Current research in ICS covers intelligent network protocols and architectures, MIMO detection, air interfaces, antenna, electromagnetic engineering and modelling, RIS, channel characterisation for all communication and connectivity systems from space to terrestrial systems.

Satellite communications features in our MSc courses as well as very successful one-week courses to industry. The candidate would be expected to contribute to these as well as undertake other teaching duties in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the School.

The successful candidate will be expected to champion satellite communication research and innovation both within ICS and SSI. The postholder will benefit from support of colleagues within the ICS, SSI, the School, and across the University to develop strategic partnerships.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value diversity and are seeking to increase diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

The post is available at a Senior Lecturer level in the range: £58,225 - £69,488 or at Associate Professor level in the range: £71,566 - £78,184.

Additional Information: For informal enquiries, please contact Regius Professor Rahim Tafazolli CBE, Director of ICS, 5G/6GIC, .

Please see the job profiles below for more details of the requirements of the role at both levels.

In addition to salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Our Vision 2041 strategy: Surrey has launched its Vision 2041 strategy that produces graduates and research outcomes that enrich lives, transform society and create change for a better world.

• Contribute to satellite communications teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Champion satellite communication research and innovation within ICS and SSI.
• Develop strategic partnerships and collaborate with industry and international partners.
• Engage with MSc courses and industry-focused short courses.

• Wide knowledge of satellite communications and/or advanced wireless technologies.
• Proven research track record.
• Experience in or with industry is desirable.

• Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor; Full-time position.