Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow

The starting salary for a Research Associate will be from £31,411 up to £36,386 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. For a Research Fellow, the starting salary will be from £39,745 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy

This EPSRC funded post is available full-time from 01/03/2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a period of 30 months.

The post

The Department of Engineering wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to support the work of Prof C David Wright in the area of non-von Neumann computing hardware for AI applications. The successful applicant will carry out research primarily into the design and simulation/modelling of novel mixed-mode (photonic-electronic) integrated phase-change computing devices and systems, focusing in particular on matrix-vector multiplier type co-processors.

Assistance in experimental studies, i.e. the fabrication and characterisation of prototype materials and devices, mayl also be required. The work will be carried out within the EPSRC project APT-NuCOM, in collaboration with the universities of Oxford and Southampton. The post will also involve providing written and verbal reports as required. For background information on APT-NuCOM technologies, see some of our previous work at doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-03070-1 and doi.org/10.1002/advs.202200383.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be in the process of submitting their PhD thesis) and will also be experienced and skilled at:

• computational modelling of photonic, optoelectronic or electronic devices and/or systems, ideally including phase-change material based devices and/or systems
• thin film deposition techniques, in particular RF and DC sputtering
• nanofabrication techniques, in particular including e-beam lithography or related techniques
• common methods of materials and electrical/optical device characterisation

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role at either level.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students & 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse & engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated & valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews & workplaces.

For further information please contact Prof C David Wright, e-mail david.wright@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 723614.                   

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