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Research Associate in Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)

Publicerad 2024-12-03

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate in the Transport Section, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to work on developing models, algorithms and platforms (digital and physical) for resilient system-of-systems Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT).

This is a full time, fixed term post for 3 years.


  • You will develop and test models, algorithms and platforms (digital and physical) for a high accuracy, high integrity, high continuity and high availability resilient system-of-systems PNT Global Navigation Satellite Systems and terrestrial systems/sensors and spatial databases for use in all conditions and environments for all applications.
  • The system developed should address both front-end (user/service level) and back-end (sub-functional level) positioning requirements for complete situational awareness, planning, decision making and operational (movement) control.
  • You will also carry out research programmes in PNT, undertake project management, submit publications to refereed journals and attract external research funding.

  • You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in PNT, Geospatial/Geomatic Engineering, or any related field.
  • You will have experience of research in PNT systems together with mathematical and statistical and statistical methods for high performance data fusion/integration for synergistic/complementary positioning and navigation
  • Knowledge of systems engineering including requirements, design, development/prototyping, testing and validation is essential together with the ability to produce coding in Matlab, C/C++, and Python.
  • You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide team management.

  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
  • Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).