Please note, this vacancy is open to current University of Glasgow employees only

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Job Purpose

 You will contribute to a project Direct Detection Receivers for Millimetre Wave Radiometry working with Professor Chong Li at the School of Engineering and Professor Peter Huggard at STFC Ruthford Appleton Laboratory (RAL).  The project aims to develop integrated direct detection receivers for the water vapour emissions at 183 GHz and Glasgow team will be responsible to develop low noise amplifiers (LNAs) with ultra-low noise figure and high gains using our in-house nanofabrication facilities at James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

 Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

1.             Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

2.             Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3.             Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4.             Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

5.             Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

6.             Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

7.             Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

8.             Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

9.             Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

10.         Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

11.         Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12.         Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

13.        Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

Knowledge, Qualifications. Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent

A2 specialist with profound theoretical and practical knowledge of semiconductor device physics and nanofabrication.

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism including device characterisations and microwave circuit designs.

Desirable

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

Skills

Essential:

C1 Micro and nanofabrication skills including photolithography, electron beam lithography, various dry and wet etching, scanning electron micrography and metal depositions

On-wafer DC and RF characterisations including IV/CV and S-parameters at millimetre-wave frequencies

C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C3 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C7 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C8 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience

Essential:

E1 Sufficient relevant research experience (or equivalent) appropriate to an early career researcher

E2 Profound experience in fabricating micro/nano-scale compound semiconductor devices

E3 Practical experience on using vector network analysers and probe stations

E4 Experience of designing microwave devices and circuits such as amplifiers, matching circuits, and bias tees

E5 Experience of scientific writing

E6 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner

E7 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

Closing date:  14 February 2025

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,232 - £36,924 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (20 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 4 months