Senior Post Doctoral-Research Associate in Neuromorphic Compound Semiconductor Memories

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Senior Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Bailrigg to work on neuromorphic semiconductor memories. The role involves device design, modeling, and testing, requiring a PhD in experimental semiconductor physics and strong experience in processing. This full-time position is initially for six months with potential for extension, offering a competitive salary and an opportunity to contribute to advanced research in semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in compound semiconductor electronic device processing and research is essential due to the project's limited duration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to device design and modelling.
• Develop process flows for device and small array fabrication.
• Conduct testing of devices and arrays.

Skills

Experimental semiconductor physics

Compound semiconductor electronic device processing

Education

PhD in experimental semiconductor physics

Job description

Senior Post Doctoral-Research Associate in Neuromorphic Compound Semiconductor Memories

Physics

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £39,906 to £48,882 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Closing Date: Sunday 05 October 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0701-25

The Department of Physics at Lancaster University invites applications for a Senior Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work on ULTRA RAM memories.

By exploiting the unusual band offsets of GaSb, InAs and AlSb, and the phenomenon of resonant tunnelling, we have demonstrated low-voltage, charge-storage memories with a switching energy per unit area that is 1000x lower than Flash and 100x lower than DRAM.

Following the demonstration of single bit devices and small digital arrays, we are now expanding the research programme to include investigation of the feasibility of analogue devices for use as elements in an in-memory computing (neuromorphic) array for "multiply and accumulate" (MAC) operations in edge-AI applications.

The present post is advertised in the context of an externally-funded project in collaboration with industrial partners as part of a feasibility study. It is thus offered for a time-limited period of six (6) months, with the possibility of further extension if additional funding were to become available.

The group has access to state-of-the art semiconductor epitaxial growth facilities, a fully-equipped clean room for device processing and dedicated custom-built kit for electrical characterisation.

You will be expected to contribute substantially to device design and modelling, process flow development and device and small array fabrication and testing. In addition to a PhD in experimental semiconductor physics, substantial experience in compound semiconductor electronic device processing and research is essential, due to the limited duration of the funded project.

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Professor Manus Hayne: e-mail [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

The Department of Physics at Lancaster University has an excellent reputation for research and teaching. REF2021 rated 98% of our research outputs as world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research environments as world-leading or internationally excellent.

The Department of Physics are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, and is a Juno Champion and a holder of an Athena SWAN Silver Award. We are also strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

General information about the Department can be found here. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

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