Research Fellow in Nanoscale Electronic Devices and Circuits

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The role

We seek a Research Fellow in Nanoscale Electronic Devices and Circuits, beginning 15 November 2024 or soon after, for up to 24 months full time (or part-time by mutual agreement). The Fellow will take a leading role, as matching their interest and expertise, in aspects of design, fabrication or characterisation of novel transistor structures, circuits and applications.

The work forms part of the Multipurpose Electronics Toolkit using Suspended Membranes: towards Systems on Nothing research project, awarded to principal investigator Dr Radu Sporea, who will oversee the work.

The Fellow will be conducting the core research in accordance with objectives and methodology identified jointly with the supervisor, which make the most of the candidate’s interest and expertise, in aspects of design, fabrication, analysis or characterisation of novel electronic devices, specifically source-gated transistors. along with their associated applications.

The post will be held at the Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey and will likely involve significant collaboration and exchanges with project partners, suppliers and investors, building on the work described in our publication which introduced the concept.

You will be joining a diverse and welcoming team, in a professional, yet relaxed work environment where the focus is placed on results, continuous development and wellbeing. Apart from conducting the research and publishing the results, tasks will also include assisting the Academic with research proposal writing, commercialisation activities, dissemination of results (which may involve national and international travel, with many personal and career development opportunities) and contributing to the team’s award-winning teaching track record.

About you

The successful candidate will have A PhD (or planned award of a PhD in the first 6 months of the contract) in Electronics, Physics, Semiconductors, Chemistry, or Material Science; a background in nanoscale device fabrication (primarily using focused ion beam (FIB) techniques) and characterization. A proven track record supported by academic publications will be essential for efficient delivery of the work programme.

How to apply

Please make your application on the University website and submit a CV and cover letter with your application. For further information, please see the job description or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Radu Sporea at r.a.sporea@surrey.ac.uk.

Please note interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 21^st October 2024.

Further details

Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£34,980) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate.  Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£36,024).

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