Research Associate in IC Design and Testing for Emerging Memory Technologies in Edinburgh

Edinburgh - Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid working)

Job Info

• Job Identification: 13960
• Locations: Murchison House, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF, GB (Hybrid working)
• Organization: Edinburgh University Group
• Department: Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems
• Apply Before: 04/20/2026, 10:59 PM
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Work Duration: 36 Months
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Grade: UE07
• Number of Openings: 1
• Job Function: Researcher

School of Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS)

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for up to 36 months

Where curiosity becomes impact. The University of Edinburgh is a world‐class organisation that offers a range of academic roles and a genuine focus on student performance and wellbeing.

The Opportunity: We are seeking an Integrated Circuit Developer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded AI hardware. This position offers the unique opportunity to develop advanced integrated circuits tailored for a diverse array of applications, including AI accelerators, autonomous sensors, biomedical implants, robotic systems, adiabatic computing, and hardware security modules.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in Electronics, with a focus on IC Design and Testing.
• Proven track record of research or industrial experience in analogue and mixed-signal IC design.
• Extensive experience with EDA tools and other analytical tools used by the electronics industry.
• Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical backgrounds.
• Capable of independently exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro‐active and flexible approach to work.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‐time or flexible working patterns.

Please include the following documents in your application:

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject‐matter expertise.
• Leading‐edge research.
• Excellent benefits and support.
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‐friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The closing date for applications is 20th April 2026.

About Us: As a world‐leading research‐intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values‐led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team: Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.

The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot‐Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.

The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin‐outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career‐long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.

We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family‐friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.

The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.

Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes: www.eng.ed.ac.uk