• A doctoral (Ph D) degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar.
• Strong background in electrodynamics and excellent mathematical skills.
• Experience in metasurface or RIS design.
• Ability to generate own research ideas.
• Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation software, such as CST Studio Suite, COMSOL Multiphysics, or ANSYS HFSS and electronic design software, such as ADS.
• High proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar programming software.
• Solid list of publications.
• Prior student advisor experience.
• High motivation, patience, and stress resistance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Highly proficient English language skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a research environment.

• Experience in printed electronics, RF circuit design, and antenna array theory.
• Industrial or start-up experience.
• Solid grant writing experience.
• Eligibility and willingness to apply for research funding (less than 7 years passed after the first Ph D).
• Experience in machine learning or computational electromagnetics.

• Publish in top journals and participate in scientific conferences.
• Lead research proposal preparation.
• Guide master's and doctoral students.
• Participate as a teaching assistant for courses at Aalto.
• Undertake one or several research visits abroad to external partners.