Research Associate in Thin Film Transistor Devices
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Grade UE07: per annum
School of Engineering College of Science & Engineering
Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS)
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: contract up to 24 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Research Associate in Thin Film Transistor Devices. The position will be based at the Kings Buildings Campus and will commence as soon as possible.
Our ambition is to push the frontiers of electronics through emerging nanotechnologies disrupting current ways of thinking by innovating advanced energy-efficient Hardware solutions for AI and the new age of electronics. To realise this vision we are seeking exceptional candidates to join our team interested in devoting their passion for addressing some of the challenges we have identified.
This post will involve the development of electronic devices based on thin film technologies for novel memory-in-computing and emerging memory applications. These include designing device architectures and material stacks with standard cleanroom processes (lithography magnetron sputtering ALD etc) analytical and morphological characterisation of developed films (such as XPS SEM and AFM) as well as electrical characterisation of fabricated devices.
This position is affiliated with the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies held by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis Director of the Centre for Electronics Frontiers. The appointee will support the delivery of the vision of this 10-year programme that aspires to develop AI Hardware solutions for Lifelong Learning applications.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in Electronics Physics Materials Science or similar discipline with a focus in semiconductor devices and/or thin films
- Proven track record of research or industrial experience in fabrication and testing of TFTs and thin film devices as well as materials involved in thin film fabrication.
- Demonstrated experience with cleanroom fabrication processes. Key processes include lithography magnetron sputtering and ALD. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently in a cleanroom environment.
- Knowledge of electrical characterisation techniques mostly on the DC domain including common testing procedures for memories transistors and similar devices.
Experience with physical layout tooling.
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Application Information:
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16th January 2026.
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Interviews dates to be confirmed.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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