Research Associate in Large Scale Integration of Graphene and Related Materials (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Cambridge Graphene Centre, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

A position exists for a Research Associate in Large Scale Integration of Graphene and Related Materials.

The aim is to develop a new class of integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices based graphene and related materials (GRMs), combining the versatile properties of GRMs with conventional three-dimensional semiconductors. The post holder will investigate the large area production of graphene, BN, MoS2 and other layered materials, optimize their transfer process in view of their application in energy, electronics and photonics. This will include design, commissioning, assembling and optimization of new growth/production and transfer equipment. Such devices will then be used in a wide range of applications such as on-chip optical routing, flexible optoelectronics, light emission, optical sensing and quantum communications. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across photonics, plasmonics, device physics, electrical engineering and nanotechnology, and it will require the realization of novel devices for wide range of applications such as photodetectors, optical modulators, optical amplifiers, lasers, biosensors etc. based on integrated GRMs. 

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Physics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry, with a proven track record in photonics, optoelectronics in graphene and related materials, physics of low dimensional systems, plasmonics, near-field optics, CMOS technology and nanofabrication including, e-beam lithography and laser writing, on-chip optical and electrical characterizations, pump-probe and fast electro-optical measurements. Preference will be given to candidates with proven track record in silicon photonics, fabrication and optoelectronic characterization of graphene, related layered materials or other nanoscale photonic devices, as demonstrated by publications in major journals. A solid understanding of device physics, the physics of graphene and related materials is required.

The role holder would possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to develop research objectives, projects and proposals. The candidate will also have the ability to continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuous professional development; have experience of managing own workload. The candidate would possess sufficient administrative skills to manage EU project/s including financial management, experience in handing collaborations within EU projects, including reporting and attendance to project meetings.

Salary Range: Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy, contact Professor A C Ferrari (acf26@cam.ac.uk). For queries on the application process, contact the Graphene Centre Administrator (admin@graphene.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference NM43546 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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