Perovskite Photonics Research Associate: Lasing & LEDs

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

Flexible working

Wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an experienced Research Associate to advance perovskite photonic devices, including LEDs, waveguides, and ring-resonators. You will design, deposit, and characterize thin-film perovskite materials, collaborating with ultra-fast spectroscopy experts in the EPMM group.

You will contribute to publishing results and developing fabrication techniques, with opportunities to lead a multidisciplinary team within a leading UK research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in physical science or engineering.
• Direct recent expertise in perovskite synthesis and high-brightness perovskite LEDs is ideal.
• Experience with microcavity devices and nano-patterning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead deposition of 2D/3D perovskite films using solution processing and thermal evaporation.
• Engineer materials into light emitting diodes and micro-patterned structures.
• Test and characterize optoelectronic properties with spectroscopy teams.
• Develop patterning techniques to create optical waveguides and ring-resonators.
• Collaborate with specialists in ultra-fast laser spectroscopy.

Skills

Perovskite synthesis

Thin-film deposition

Device fabrication

Optical modelling

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Lithography

Deposition techniques

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an experienced Research Associate to advance perovskite photonic devices, including LEDs, waveguides, and ring-resonators. You will design, deposit, and characterize thin-film perovskite materials, collaborating with ultra-fast spectroscopy experts in the EPMM group.

You will contribute to publishing results and developing fabrication techniques, with opportunities to lead a multidisciplinary team within a leading UK research environment.