Research Associate: Optoelectronics & Photonic Integration

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

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.