Research Associate in Semiconductor Device Physics

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate to join a team investigating electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN, aiming to improve UVC LED efficiency. You will apply DLTS and photoluminescence to assess defect impact on device performance.

You will analyse results, contribute to journal papers, and present findings at UK and international conferences, with travel to collaboration meetings in Cork, Ireland.

Qualifications

• We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• The electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN with a view to increasing the efficiency of UVC light emitting diodes.
• Use Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) and photoluminescence measurements to characterise the impact of these defects on device performance.
• Analyse the data produced by these experiments and contribute to the writing of journal papers based on the results.
• Present work at academic conferences, both within the UK and overseas.
• Travel to the Tyndall institute in Cork, Ireland, for collaboration meetings.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research into the electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN with a view to increasing the efficiency of UVC light emitting diodes within a dynamic and inclusive environment. The successful applicant will use advanced characterisation techniques to investigate defect behaviour and contribute to high-quality research outputs and international collaborations.

You will be responsible for:

• The electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN with a view to increasing the efficiency of UVC light emitting diodes.
• Use Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) and photoluminescence measurements to characterise the impact of these defects on device performance.
• Analyse the data produced by these experiments and contribute to the writing of journal papers based on the results.
• Present work at academic conferences, both within the UK and overseas.
• Travel to the Tyndall institute in Cork, Ireland, for collaboration meetings.
• We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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