Research Associate in Semiconductor Device Physics

Apply for job Job reference: SAE-032245 Salary: UoM Grade 6 £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 08/09/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term for 36 months School/Directorate: School of Engineering Where to find us location_on Get directions Job Description We 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. We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy. Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Prof Matthew Halsall Email Address: matthew.halsall@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries and administrative support recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical and job portal support Jobtrain Support Applications close at midnight on the closing date. Further particulars (with person specification) linked below. Take a look around the company https://www.manchester.ac.uk/ Apply for job favorite_border Save this job

• We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
• We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
• Please see the Further Particulars document linked below for the full person specification criteria.

• For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .
• We are an open place of enquiry and challenge.
• We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.
• Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy .
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available