Research Fellow: III-V Epitaxy for Silicon Optoelectronics

University of Southampton - School of Physics & Astronomy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton - Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) invites applications for a Research Fellow with expertise in semiconductor epitaxy. You will contribute to advancing III-V materials on silicon, participate in device integration, and work with partners across academia and industry.

The role focuses on MOVPE/MBE-based growth, material and device characterisation, and dissemination of results through high-quality publications and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Electronic Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on epitaxial growth of III-V semiconductors using MOVPE or MBE.
• Experience in semiconductor device fabrication and cleanroom processing.
• Experience with optical or electrical characterisation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Grow and optimise III-V semiconductor materials using MOVPE/MBE.
• Characterise materials and devices optically and electrically.
• Collaborate with external facilities and project partners; disseminate results.

Skills

Epitaxy experience

MOVPE growth

MBE growth

Cleanroom processing

Communication skills

Education

PhD or near completion in Electronic Engineering/Photiniocs/Physics

Tools

Cleanroom tools

Job description

University of Southampton - Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) invites applications for a Research Fellow with expertise in semiconductor epitaxy. You will contribute to advancing III-V materials on silicon, participate in device integration, and work with partners across academia and industry.

The role focuses on MOVPE/MBE-based growth, material and device characterisation, and dissemination of results through high-quality publications and conference presentations.