Lecturer in Microelectronic Systems Design and Implementation in Sheffield

Overview

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks to appoint a Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Microelectronic Systems Design and Implementation.

The role requires a systems architect with deep implementation understanding capable of leading architectural decisions across So C design, sensor integration, data conversion, hardware‑software co‑design and the partitioning of mission workloads under power, thermal and system technology co‑optimisation (STCO) constraints.

Candidates should bring hands‑on experience from digital VLSI, embedded systems, low‑level firmware and high‑speed PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Research
• Conduct personal research of international standing independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain a strong academic and professional profile through national and international engagement and high‑quality publications.
• Develop an internationally leading research programme and engage with industry and policy partners to shape the future of engineering and science.
• Secure external funding and build an independent research group, supervising Ph D students to successful completion.
• Teaching
• Design, develop and deliver teaching on modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including coordinating team teaching to ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Carry out module assessments, provide written/oral feedback and collate and issue final student assessments.
• Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation students.
• Carry out module evaluation, facilitating student feedback and implementing improvements to teaching delivery.
• Leadership
• Contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and university community through leadership roles and committee work.
• Model inclusive and collegiate behaviour, make ethical decisions and embed the university’s sustainability strategy into working activities where possible.
• Fulfil the requirements of the Academic Career Pathway Framework (ACP).

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed or near completion of a Ph D (or equivalent) in a relevant area such as microelectronic systems design, digital VLSI, computer architecture, embedded systems, or closely related engineered fields.
• Research experience and reputation commensurate with career stage, demonstrated by a good publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability to develop and lead an independent research group.
• Experience of supervising students, technical staff or research staff.
• Ability to develop, deliver and assess high‑quality teaching at a variety of levels.
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying ideas clearly and effectively.
• Good leadership skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard EDA tools (e. g. Cadence, Siemens EDA, Synopsys) or open‑source equivalents.
• Experience leading or contributing meaningfully to the architecture, implementation and verification of digital integrated circuits, subsystems or board‑level platforms, including at least one silicon tape‑out or high‑speed PCB integration project.

Desirable

• Experience preparing research funding applications and securing research income from multiple streams.
• Knowledge of design‑for‑test (DFT) methodologies, verification strategies and test/debug architectures for digital and integrated systems.
• Experience leading the delivery of a tape‑out programme or silicon demonstrator from specification to post‑silicon characterisation.
• Broad knowledge of integrated system components, including digital subsystems, embedded processors and analogue/mixed‑signal interfaces.
• Understanding of system‑level integration, hardware‑software co‑design and the architecture‑implementation interface.
• Experience applying AI/ML to EDA workflows (benefit but not essential).
• Salary and Working Conditions

Grade 8: £48,822‑£58,225 per annum (potential to progress to £65,509 through sustained excellent contribution). Full time, open‑ended duration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave entitlement (41 days including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where suitable.
• Wide range of retail, shopping, eating out and travel discounts.
• Staff networks and social support programmes.
• Recognition awards and career development opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies covering parental leave, menopause support, fertility treatment support and more.
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