About us
Recently re-founded, the Department of Engineering is rapidly expanding into a world‑class research and teaching department. Research currently focuses on robotics, telecommunications and biomedical engineering, but we are looking to establish new research themes. We offer both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a distinctive approach that combines traditional teaching methods with modern, project‑based learning to meet the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. As a new department we have invested in new laboratories and a maker space at the centre of the Strand campus in the heart of central London.
About the role
The position is for a 0.8 FTE research assistant (RA) to work on the project “Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme (STEP)”, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in collaboration with the UK Electronics Skills Foundation and Aston University. The RA will assist Dr Tayebeh Mousavi by reviewing the current landscape of materials science graduates in the semiconductor sector, communicating in‑person and online with relevant industries, and analysing degree programmes, curriculum content and student profiles. The RA will produce reports summarising the analysis and survey results. The post is a part‑time role of 28 hours per week on a fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience.
Essential criteria
- A first degree or equivalent in relevant subjects, including Engineering, Physics, Materials.
- Good knowledge of semiconductors and familiarity with existing potential jobs in this area.
- Familiarity with current UK industries in semiconductor technology.
- Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and employees in industries.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team.
- High skills in writing reports, preparing surveys and summarising data.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a research and academic environment.
- Experience of presenting results to large audiences.
- Some experience in preparing surveys and analysing/summarising the results.
- Experience of writing a report and presenting the data through graphs or tables.
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.
Interviews are due to be held on the week starting 10 November 2026.
