FPU and Joan Oró applications for Ph.D. on Microwave Planar Sensors

University of Barcelona, Spain

Updated: 9 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 Jan 2026

17 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Barcelona
Department

Electronic and Biomedical Engineering Department
Research Field

Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Application Deadline

26 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Country

Spain
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The FPU and Joan Oró Programs are now open for applications, and we are seeking a highly motivated and hard-working PhD student. The project involves a three-year PhD thesis focused on planar resonators and microwave instrumentation techniques.

The main objective of the project is to standardize the performance evaluation of this type of sensor, thereby improving its applicability in biomedical research. This standardization will be carried out through three clearly defined steps:

  • Design, fabricate, and characterize a set of planar microwave sensors, while introducing and benchmarking new sensor designs against this pool.
  • Conduct measurement campaigns both within and beyond the original application for which each sensor was conceived. Subsequently, extract a set of performance metrics that characterize each sensor as a microwave instrumentation device.
  • Improve the performance of new sensor designs using the developed metrics, with a focus on the detection of nanoparticles in biological fluids. The final stage will involve evaluating the detection capabilities of these devices for socially relevant viruses, first using appropriate phantoms and, through collaborations, real samples.

    • If you are an RF engineer, physicist, or have a related background with solid experience in microwaves, resonators, or antennas, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your expertise to the next level. Join us in Barcelona and work in one of the most recognized departments in electronics and biomedical engineering.


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    javier.alonsov@ub.edu

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Engineering » Electronic engineering
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications

    Programming skills in Python and Matlab.

    Experience on CST Studio

    Experience on ADS/Momentum

    Hands-on PCB design skills 


    Specific Requirements

    Desired experience on Microwave and RF measurements.

    Desired experience on Microwave devices calculations.

     


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Languages
    SPANISH
    Level
    Good

    Research Field
    Engineering » Electronic engineeringEngineering » Biomedical engineeringEngineering » Communication engineering

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Barcelona
    Country
    European Union
    City
    Spain
    Postal Code
    08028
    Street
    C/Marti i Franques, 1

    Contact
    City

    Barcelona
    Website

    http://www.ub.edu
    Street

    C/Marti Franques, 1
    Postal Code

    08028
    E-Mail

    javier.alonsov@ub.edu

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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