Research Fellow in Emerging Semiconductor Technologies

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Fellow in IC Design and Testing for Emerging Memory Technologies. This Research Fellow position will contribute to the CHIMES Innovation Knowledge Centre within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh. This role is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 32 months.

The appointee will support the delivery of the CHIMES Innovation Knowledge Centre (IKC) and specifically the work led by the University of Edinburgh in the development and provision of emerging semiconductor device technologies integrated with commercially available CMOS. This post will involve the development of thin-film nanoelectronic devices based on a range of metal-oxide technologies for novel memory‑in‑computing and emerging memory applications. These include designing device architectures and material stacks with standard cleanroom processes (lithography, magnetron sputtering, ALD, etc), analytical and morphological characterisation of developed films (such as XPS, SEM and AFM) as well as electrical characterisation of fabricated devices.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD in Electronics, Physics, Materials Science or a clearly related area, with a focus on semiconductor devices and/or thin films, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven track record of research or industrial experience in electron devices development and testing.
• Experience in delivering research project results in heterogeneously integrated arrays as well as materials related to non‑CMOS devices technology fabrication or a closely related area; i.e. a record of peer‑reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
• Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical backgrounds.
• Capable of working 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). 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:

• 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.
• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

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 University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 16th July 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.