Research Associate - In the Area of Next Generation GaN Devices Technology Development

This role involves conducting research in the area of GaN electronic device technology development using state-of-the-art nano and micro engineering techniques and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same using Gallium Nitride RF technology platforms developed by the Centre of High Frequency Engineering (CHFE), within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University. Specifically, the role will involve the implementation, development and enhancement of electronic GaN device fabrication processes using micro- and nano-fabrication modules in the recently opened state-of-the-art Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) cleanroom facility https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/institute-compound-semiconductors/industry/facilities. The role will also involve the interaction with the RF GaN characterisation and circuit design teams within Cardiff and with project partners.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 20 November 2027.

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6). It is not expected that an appointment be made above £40,247 per annum, Point 32.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof. Khaled Elgaid (ElgaidK@cardiff.ac.uk)

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Bev Jones Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk.

Closing date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024f

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities. 

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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