Research Associate in Embedded System Design

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Research Associate for the ADIA2 project focused on integrated micro and nano systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of PCB design, experience in embedded systems, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits in a dynamic work environment. The role is fixed-term until 31st March 2028 with opportunities for international applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of precision/high sensitivity circuits.
• Experience with FPGA and microcontroller programming.
• Good communication skills for reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ADIA2 project within the IMNS institute.
• Run and develop software for embedded systems.
• Generate and test innovative ideas.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Technical reporting

Creativity

Job description

Grade UE07: £40,497 - £48,149 per annum

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

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: until 31st March 2028

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 at Grade 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 (in no particular order):

• Solid understanding of PCB design, especially precision/high sensitivity circuits (e.g. low current design).
• Experience writing software to run embedded systems – ideally FPGA code, but microcontroller also very welcome.
• Good communication skills including writing technical reports/papers and presenting technical work.
• Ability and initiative to generate and test ideas.

Click here for a copy of the full job description.

Please apply including a cover letter and CV.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 15 July 2025.

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Interviews will be held - TBC.