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 leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Research Associate in Thin Film Memcapacitors. The role involves developing electronic devices for memory applications, requiring a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience with cleanroom fabrication processes. Candidates should have expertise in characterising thin films and memory devices. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits, including flexible work options and support for diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• PhD required with a focus in semiconductor devices and/or thin films.
• Experience in fabrication and testing of memory devices such as memcapacitors.
• Demonstrated experience with cleanroom fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of electrical characterisation techniques in DC and low frequency RF domain.
• Familiarity with impedance spectroscopy modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic devices based on thin film technologies for memory applications.
• Design device architectures and material stacks using cleanroom processes.
• Conduct analytical and morphological characterisation of developed films.
• Perform electrical characterisation of fabricated devices.

Skills

Research in fabrication and testing of memory devices

Cleanroom fabrication processes

Electrical characterisation techniques

Impedance spectroscopy modelling techniques

Education

PhD in Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or similar discipline

Tools

XPS

SEM

AFM

Lithography

Magnetron sputtering

ALD

Job description

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Research Associate in Thin Film Memcapacitors. The role involves developing electronic devices for memory applications, requiring a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience with cleanroom fabrication processes. Candidates should have expertise in characterising thin films and memory devices. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits, including flexible work options and support for diversity and inclusion.