We wish to recruit a Research Associate from 1st April 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter to work on "Air 3D detection of manned and unmanned platforms", a project supported by the European Commission. The postholder will be required to carry out research in the area of design and deployment of radar networks for 3D airspace surveillance. This work will include designing and running computer simulations and experiments, and recording, analysing and writing up the results as part of a research team. The duration of the appointment will be 24 months in the first instance with the possibility of extension depending on funding.

Qualifications and experience required: Candidates should hold, or be about to obtain, a PhD, and have a first degree in an engineering or physical sciences subject. Substantial research experience in the area of surveillance or communications technologies is required, and experience in radar systems research would be an advantage.

The post is on Grade 7, point 29 (starting salary £31,620 per annum including London Allowance).

Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Dr Karl Woodbridge, , 020 7679 3969, website www.ee.ucl.ac.uk.

Further particulars and details of how to apply are available at www.ee.ucl.ac.uk/vacancies/ or from Vicky Coombes, 020 7679 7612.

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The closing date for applications is Friday, 6th February 2009.