Research Associate: Ultra-Widebandgap Devices & Semiconductors

Polytechnicpositions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical Engineering. The role focuses on research into ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices, including advanced electrical characterization and device fabrication. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field with expertise in semiconductor processing and a good publication record. The position is full-time, with a fixed contract until March 2028.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical characterization of wide and ultra-wide bandgap materials.
• Experience with semiconductor device processing techniques.
• Good publication record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor device technology.
• Manage thermal characterization laboratory and advise junior members.
• Develop TCAD models to support device design.

Skills

Advanced electrical characterization

Semiconductor device processing

Co-supervision of PhD students

Education

Postgraduate (PhD) in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

Photolithography

e-beam lithography

Silvaco Victory/ATLAS

ANSYS

Job description

A leading educational institution in Bristol is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical Engineering. The role focuses on research into ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices, including advanced electrical characterization and device fabrication. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field with expertise in semiconductor processing and a good publication record. The position is full-time, with a fixed contract until March 2028.