13274 - Research Associate in Digital ASIC Design

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the UK is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the ADIA2 project. This role requires essential tape-out experience and good knowledge of digital IC design. The successful candidate will also leverage scripting skills to support project activities and will be responsible for generating innovative ideas and presenting technical work. This is a full-time fixed-term position until March 2028.

Qualifications

• Must have tape-out experience.
• Strong understanding of digital IC design flow.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as SKILL and Ocean Script.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ADIA2 project within the IMNS institute.
• Generate and test innovative ideas.
• Write technical reports and present technical work.

Skills

Tape-out experience

Digital IC design flow

Scripting skills (e.g. SKILL & Ocean Script)

Communication skills

Ability to generate and test ideas

Job description

Overview

UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum.

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro & Nano Systems (IMNS)

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028.

Full time - 35 hours per week.

The Opportunity

This Research Associate position will contribute to the ADIA2 project within the IMNS institute at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by DSTL. The role is subject to DSTL security clearance checks and appointment will be subject to candidates successfully completing these checks as well as right to work in the UK checks.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2028

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Tape-out experience – please note this is absolutely essential.
• Good grasp of the digital IC design flow
• Good scripting skills (e.g. SKILL & Ocean Script)
• Good communication skills including writing technical reports/papers and presenting technical work
• Ability and initiative to generate and test ideas