Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Nano-electronics

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in nanoelectronics within its School of Engineering. This full-time position focuses on innovative research in collaboration with leading institutions to overcome challenges in atomic resistive switching and develop ultra-low energy computing solutions. The ideal candidate will hold or be nearing completion of a PhD, possess a strong background and interest in relevant fields, and have excellent communication skills. A competitive benefits package and development support are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in a relevant discipline.
• Strong interest in electronics and VLSI technology.
• Experience in device characterisation or simulation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a research project in collaboration with prestigious institutions.
• Focus on challenges in atomic non‑volatile resistive switching.
• Contribute to the development of ultra-low energy AI and computing systems.

Skills

Background in nanoelectronics

Interest in microelectronics

Knowledge of semiconductor devices

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material, or related discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 7 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

(24 months fixed term)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are now looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) in our School of Engineering, working in an innovative research project co-funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in the UK and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the US.

This project will be in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin, and with the world‑leading institute IMEC in Belgium whose consortium members include top companies such as Intel, TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Kioxia and Western Digital, and also with a number of other industrial project partners in the UK and US. The PDRF will have opportunities to work at IMEC with scientists from these prestigious organisations, fostering exceptional career growth.

This project will focus on overcoming the endurance and reliability challenge in atomic non‑volatile resistive switching (RRAM/ReRAM) memristors (Atomristor) and 2D MOSFET transistors (2DFET) made in monolayer two‑dimensional semiconductor materials. These novel devices can substantially reduce the interelectrode distance or channel thickness to sub‑nanometers, resulting in the thinnest memory and logic devices with smaller switching voltages (~300 mV) and the potential for several orders of higher energy efficiency than existing devices. To address this challenge, rigorous study is required to gain physical and operational insights that can translate into better‑engineered devices (e.g., defects, interfaces, fields) and tailored testing protocols for improved switching cycles and reliable performance. This project will lay the groundwork for a new paradigm of deployable atomic devices that can be used ubiquitously towards ultra‑low energy AI, neuromorphic and in‑memory computing systems, 6G, and logic systems with unprecedented efficiency and scalability.

You will have a strong background and keen interest in nanoelectronics, microelectronics, semiconductor devices and VLSI technology. You should hold or be nearing completion of a PhD and have strong ability in either electrical and electronic engineering, physics, material, or a related discipline. While experience in nanoelectronic device characterisation, modelling, IC circuit design, or simulation is preferred, but it is not mandatory. The post requires excellent communication and team work skills.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family‑friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMUhere .

The expected starting date is by 01 March 2026.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

The School/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will beclosed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed‑term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro‑rated).