Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department School of Engineering Position Type Fixed Term Duration Ending 30 September 2027 Salary £34,866 to £45,163 per annum About the Role For informal enquiries, please contact Marina Antoniou (Associate Professor - Reader) at marina.antoniouwarwick.ac.uk. Join our team as a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, contributing to cutting-edge projects in semiconductor research. This fixed-term postdoctoral role is funded by two major initiatives: the “AdvanSiC - Advances in Cost-Effective HV SiC Power Devices for Europe’s Medium Voltage Grids” project, running until December 2025, and the Japan-UK collaborative project “UP-SiC: Unlocking the Potential of Silicon Carbide in Power Electronics,” continuing through June 2028. Under the guidance of Dr. Marina Antoniou, you will play a pivotal role in designing and fabricating silicon carbide (SiC) devices, focusing on innovative SJ and 3D device designs for 1.2kV and 3.3kV applications. You will contribute to developing advanced semiconductor fabrication techniques, TCAD-based device design, and modelling, while collaborating with experts in material growth, SiC device design, and fabrication. Additionally, you’ll mentor a new PhD student and support broader group projects. The goal is to pioneer cost-effective power semiconductor devices that push the boundaries of energy efficiency through high-performance SiC-MOSFET technology. You’ll work with state-of-the-art laboratories and TCAD servers at Warwick and other partner facilities, designing and executing experiments that aim to deliver breakthrough platforms for high-density 1.2kV and 3.3kV rated devices. This position is based at the University of Warwick, with occasional travel to collaborate with partners and access specialist research facilities. There are also opportunities to present your findings at international conferences. Strong research publication skills and the ability to handle any administrative or project management tasks that arise are essential. We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so. About You Candidates for this role should possess a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Physics, Materials Science, or Electronic/Electrical Engineering, along with a PhD or equivalent in a related discipline. Strong knowledge of Power Electronics and Devices is essential, with experience in TCAD semiconductor simulations and prior work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment highly advantageous. The ideal candidate will have a developing research profile, demonstrating the ability to produce and publish high-quality research outputs in the field of Power Electronics. The ability to contribute to funding proposals to secure external research grants or contracts is also desirable, alongside a sufficient breadth of specialist knowledge in the field to operate within established research programmes. Success in this role will require the ability to work collaboratively with both academic and administrative colleagues within and beyond the university, contributing to a supportive, collegial environment. Candidates should also be willing to engage in the life of the School by participating in a variety of activities, including supporting offer-holder days and outreach events, which may occasionally involve weekend work. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective teamwork and independent work. Strong time management, organisational skills, and IT proficiency are necessary, with demonstrated ability to write technical papers and presentations. A background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods would be beneficial in fulfilling the research demands of this role. If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure. About the Department The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate. The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. About the University Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’. You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed. QS World University Rankings 2024 Research Excellence Framework 2021 How to Apply CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 03 December 2024 at 11.55pm To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm). Please attach a CV and cover letter. Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history. 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