Research Associate in Semiconductor Optoelectronics

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on optoelectronic devices and photonic integration. The role is fixed-term, 36 months, with appointment as Research Associate contingent on PhD status.

The post is available from 1 Nov 2026 and requires expertise in semiconductor frequency-comb lasers, III-V processing, and epitaxy. Salary ranges from £33,002 to £37,694 per year for a full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD required or submitted (in which case appointment at RA-grade until PhD awarded).
• Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in optoelectronic devices and photonic integration.

Job description

Job Details

• Physics
• Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
• Salary: £33,002 to £37,694(Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)
• Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
• Interview Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
• Reference: 0577-26

The project requires Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in optoelectronic devices and photonic integration. Experiences on semiconductor frequency-comb lasers, III-V compound device processing, semiconductors epitaxy, and optics are favourable.

Appointment as a Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD, including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant - Grade 5, and amended to research associate - Grade 6, when the PhD is awarded).

The position is available from 1 Nov 2026.

Fixed-term: The fund for this post is available for 36 months in the first instance.

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