Research Fellow: III-V Epitaxy for Silicon Photonics

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON’s Optoelectronics Research Centre seeks a Research Fellow in semiconductor epitaxy. The role focuses on developing III-V materials and integrated optoelectronic devices on silicon using MOVPE/MBE, with emphasis on device fabrication and advanced characterization.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, travel to partner organisations, and contribute to publications and new research directions within a leading photonics community.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Electronic Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in epitaxial growth of III-V semiconductors (MOVPE/MBE).
• Experience in semiconductor device fabrication and optical/electrical characterisation.

Responsibilities

• Grow and optimise III-V semiconductor materials using MOVPE/MBE.
• Characterise materials and devices; contribute to fabrication and integration.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across multiple facilities.

Skills

Epitaxy

Device fabrication

Cleanroom processing

Characterisation

Education

PhD or near completion in Electronic Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

MOVPE

MBE

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON’s Optoelectronics Research Centre seeks a Research Fellow in semiconductor epitaxy. The role focuses on developing III-V materials and integrated optoelectronic devices on silicon using MOVPE/MBE, with emphasis on device fabrication and advanced characterization.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, travel to partner organisations, and contribute to publications and new research directions within a leading photonics community.