Development of Electromagnetic Skins (Metamaterial/Metasurface, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface) for Radar and Communication Applications

About the Role

The research entails utilizing the candidate's knowledge-base on metamaterial/metasurface and electromagnetic theory. The Army is interested in developing the next generation of RF microwave antenna/radar systems utilizing metamaterial/metasurface technology. The candidate will help develop passive and active metamaterial/metasurface technology to incorporate into the next generation of antenna/radar for Army applications.

ARL Advisor: Quang Nguyen

About the Organization

ARL’s Army Research Directorate (ARD) focuses on exploiting concept development, discovery, technology development, and transition of the most promising disruptive science and technology to deliver to the Army fundamentally advantageous science-based capabilities through the laboratory’s 11 research competencies. This intramural research directorate also manages the laboratory’s essential research programs, which are flagship research efforts focused on delivering defined outcomes.

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Army. Scientists and Engineers at the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL) help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting the challenge of developing technologies that will support Army forces in meeting future operational needs by pursuing scientific research and technological developments in diverse fields such as: applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree
• Academic Level(s):
  • Master’s Degree (Journeyman Fellow)
  • Master’s Degree 7+ years (Senior Fellow)
  • Doctoral Degree (Postdoctoral Fellow)
  • Doctoral Degree 5+ years (Senior Fellow)
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences
  • Communications and Graphics Design
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
  • Earth and Geosciences
  • Engineering
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Science & Engineering-related
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of relevant coursework and lab experience, as well as all papers, presentations, or publications authored or co-authored (include reprints or abstracts if available)
• Three References (forms will be provided via email through Zintellect; references should be familiar with your educational and professional qualifications, including your thesis or dissertation advisor if applicable)
• Transcripts (verifying receipt of degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or technical institute; student/unofficial copy is acceptable)
• Research Proposal:
  • Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL
  • Objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
  • Explain the direction you plan to pursue
  • Include expected period for completing the study
  • Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research
  • References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal