Senior Lecturer in Microelectronics

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a dedicated Senior Lecturer to join its School of Engineering. The role involves leading teaching modules in microelectronics, contributing to research in emerging technologies, and enhancing student experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical-based device characterisation and relevant educational qualifications. Benefits include a generous leave entitlement and supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in microscale device quality and reliability.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Commitment to student experience and curriculum enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching in microelectronics and related modules.
• Contribute to teaching across the school.
• Develop practical experiences for students.
• Conduct research in emerging memory and logic devices.

Skills

Low-Power VLSI Design

Analogue & Mixed Signal Electronic Design

Real Time Embedded Systems

Electrical-based experimental characterisation

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Role

The School of Engineering is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Lecturer who will make an important contribution to our teaching and learning provision and research in the subject area of microelectronics.

The School has a diverse body of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and we have an opportunity for a new member to join our team. You will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Engineering.

You will lead the delivery of taught modules in microelectronics and will play a key role in advancing research in emerging memory and logic devices, with leading expertise and a proven track record in electrical-based experimental characterisation focusing on the quality and reliability of nanoscale devices. Knowledge of Low-Power VLSI Design, Analogue & Mixed Signal Electronic Design and/or Real Time Embedded Systems is particularly welcome.

You will be committed to ensuring an outstanding student experience and will:

• Lead on the delivery of teaching in the area of microelectronics, contributing to relevant modules at all levels.
• Contribute to the broader teaching portfolio across the school, supporting curriculum enrichment, recruitment, and outreach.
• Develop engaging and authentic practical experiences for students.
• Lead projects with industry and other organisations to enhance the teaching capability of the school.
• Contribute to the pastoral care and academic supervision of taught students.
• Contribute to an excellent learning environment, which is oriented towards achieving high levels of employability for the School of Engineering's graduates.

Research

Research and scholarship are core activities within the School of Engineering. The appointed person will be encouraged and supported to sustain and develop their research and scholarship.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to the Subject Head, Dr Karl Jones K.

Benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

Context

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.