The aim is to develop a new class of integrated photonic and optoelectronic devices based graphene and related materials (GRMs), combining the versatile properties of GRMs with conventional three-dimensional semiconductors. Such devices will then be used in a wide range of applications such as on-chip optical routing, flexible optoelectronics, light emission, optical sensing and quantum communications. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across photonics, plasmonics, device physics, electrical engineering and nanotechnology, and it will require the realization of novel devices for wide range of applications such as photodetectors, optical modulators, optical amplifiers, lasers, biosensors etc. based on integrated GRMs
The successful candidate will have or about to be awarded a PhD in Applied Physics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, or other relevant subjects, with a track record in photonics, optoelectronics, chemistry, polymer composites, growth and processing of graphene and related materials. Preference will be given to candidates with track record in new technology development and technology transfer to boost collaborations between industry and academia. A solid understanding of device physics, and graphene and related materials is required.
The role holder would possess sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to liaise with and support other research and academic staff to develop strong research proposals and intellectual property. The candidate will also have the ability continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuous professional development; have experience of managing own workload. The candidate would possess sufficient administrative skills to manage EU project/s and experience in handing collaborations within EU projects, including reporting and attendance to project meetings.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Research Assistant: £27,929 – £32,348Research Associate: £34,308 – £42,155
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.
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