Research Associate - Thin-Film Memcapacitors for AI Hardware

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Research Associate to work on Thin Film Memcapacitors. This full-time role focuses on developing electronic devices, requiring a PhD in Electronics or related fields, and involves cleanroom fabrication processes. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronics through innovative solutions addressing significant challenges. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Flexible work options

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Research or industrial experience in memory devices is essential.
• Ability to work independently in a cleanroom environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic devices based on thin film technologies.
• Design device architectures and material stacks using cleanroom processes.
• Characterise developed films and fabricated devices electrically.

Skills

PhD in Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or related

Experience in fabrication and testing of memory devices

Cleanroom fabrication processes knowledge

Electrical characterisation techniques expertise

Impedance spectroscopy modeling knowledge

Education

PhD

Tools

XPS

SEM

AFM

Lithography

Magnetron sputtering

ALD

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Research Associate to work on Thin Film Memcapacitors. This full-time role focuses on developing electronic devices, requiring a PhD in Electronics or related fields, and involves cleanroom fabrication processes. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronics through innovative solutions addressing significant challenges. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits.