Research Associate – Thin Film Optoelectronics
University of Edinburgh Information Services Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Edinburgh • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £41,064 - £48,822 per year
About the role
- Work on the fabrication and characterisation of optoelectronic devices with a focus on NIR detectors
- Be part of the SWIRFlex-DT consortium, funded by Horizon
- Develop solution-processed electronic devices based on thin-film technologies
- Design device architectures and process several organic and inorganic semiconductors
- Conduct analytical and morphological characterisation of developed films (such as XPS, SEM, and AFM)
- Perform electrical characterisation of fabricated devices
Requirements
- A PhD in Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or similar discipline, with a focus in semiconductor devices and/or thin films
- Proven track record of research or industrial experience in fabrication and testing of TFTs and thin film devices, as well as materials involved in thin film fabrication.
- Knowledge of electrical characterisation techniques, mostly on transistors and detectors and similar devices.
- Experience with solution processing deposition methods.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Defined benefits pension scheme
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Family-friendly initiatives
- Flexible work options
- Professional development opportunities
- Leading-edge research
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fabricationcharacterisationoptoelectronic devicesNIR detectorsthin-film technologiesdevice architecturesorganic semiconductorsinorganic semiconductorsanalytical characterisationmorphological characterisation
Certifications
PhD in ElectronicsPhD in PhysicsPhD in Materials Science