Research Associate in Semiconductor Device Physics
£37.69k - £46.05k per annumWe are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate . This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research into the electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN with a view to increasing the efficiency of UVC light emitting diodes within a dynamic and inclusive environment. The successful applicant will use advanced characterisation techniques to investigate defect behaviour and contribute to high-quality research outputs and international collaborations.
You will be responsible for:
- The electrical and optical characterisation of defects in high aluminium content AlGaN with a view to increasing the efficiency of UVC light emitting diodes.
- Use Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) and photoluminescence measurements to characterise the impact of these defects on device performance.
- Analyse the data produced by these experiments and contribute to the writing of journal papers based on the results.
- Present work at academic conferences, both within the UK and overseas.
- Travel to the Tyndall institute in Cork, Ireland, for collaboration meetings.
- We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
Please see the Further Particulars document linked below for the full person specification criteria.
Desirable Criteria:
Please see the Further Particulars document linked below for the full person specification criteria.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Name: Prof Matthew Halsall
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Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
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