About the role
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop expertise in integrated photonic and electronic systems and explore their use in gas spectroscopy, and work closely with leading national and international research institutions and industries to deliver the objectives of the project.
The post holder will have full access to research infrastructure comprising state-of-the-art equipment and probe station for characterising advanced photonic and high speed electronic integrated devices and subsystems, a wide range of simulation packages for designing of advanced photonic and electronic integrated circuits and a variety of training programmes for career development exclusively available to UCL staff.
The post is available immediately and funded for 18 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.
About you
Applicants should have a PhD (or about to submit) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) or a closely-related field (Physics, Computer Science, Material Science). Understanding of the physics of semiconductor devices and photonic subsystems is essential, as well as the ability to simulate and design photonic integrated circuits and RF PCBs. Proven capability in the characterization of advanced photonic integrated circuits and high-speed electronic devices and subsystems is also required. Candidates should possess skills in handling delicate samples. Experience of working in spectroscopy instrumentation is desirable, as well as experience in programming FPGA to implement PID controllers
If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. The salary scale for Research Assistant (Grade 6B), point 25-28 is £38, to £41, per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Further Details:
1. To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
2. Applications close on 14th May at 23:59
3. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
4. Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Lalitha Ponnampalam at. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at .
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
5. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
6. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
7. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
8. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
9. Immigration loan
10. Relocation scheme for certain posts
11. On-Site nursery
12. On-site gym
13. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
14. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
15. Discounted medical insurance