Research Associate — Neuromorphic Photonics & PICs

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde invites applications for a Research Associate in Optoelectronic Devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits. The role focuses on design, implementation and characterization of co-packaged solutions for neuromorphic photonic components, working with academics and experienced microfabrication staff to meet project objectives.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or engineering, strong experience in photonics and optoelectronic device fabrication and an

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering with significant photonics research.
• Experience in photonic device microfabrication and characterisation.
• Proficiency in photonic design using Python libraries (GDS-helpers, K-layout).
• Ability to plan workload and develop microfabrication processes with best practices.
• Autonomy in using cleanroom equipment including wire bonding and flip-chip bonding.
• Experience in laser direct writing lithography systems.
• Solid understanding of optoelectronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and characterise co-packaged neuromorphic photonic components.
• Collaborate with academics and microfabrication personnel.
• Develop and optimise photonic integrated circuits.
• Conduct electrical and optical device characterisation in the photonics lab.
• Contribute to project objectives and disseminate results.

Skills

PhD required

Photonics research

Optoelectronic device fabrication

Python-based photonics design

Cleanroom equipment mastery

Wire bonding and flip-chip bonding

Laser direct writing lithography

Understanding of optoelectronicdevices

Education

PhD in physics or engineering

Tools

GDS-helpers

K-layout

Python photonics libraries

Job description

The University of Strathclyde invites applications for a Research Associate in Optoelectronic Devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits. The role focuses on design, implementation and characterization of co-packaged solutions for neuromorphic photonic components, working with academics and experienced microfabrication staff to meet project objectives.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or engineering, strong experience in photonics and optoelectronic device fabrication and an