Research Fellow or Assistant Professor (Research) (107297-0323)

Research Fellow £33,348 - £43,155 or Assistant Professor £44,414 - £52,841.

The full-time fixed-term post is available until 31st December 2024.

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow/ Assistant Professor (Research focussed) to undertake research on the AdvanSiC Project and assist the Principal Investigator and project partners in the successful execution of the project. You will undertake independent and collaborative research and will be expected to write up your research for publication.

You will be expected to deal with any management/administration problems that may arise from the project and produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.

This post is based at the University of Warwick, using our dedicated SiC cleanroom and TCAD Device Design tools in Engineering.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
As a Research Fellow/ Assistant Professor (Research focused) you will be expected to demonstrate a proven ability and major achievements in research. Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes is essential.

You will have an excellent knowledge of SiC Power Semiconductor Devices, including simulation and modelling of semiconductor devices, fabrication, characterisation, and prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom. You must have a strong record of publications and research outputs in the SiC Power Electronics and Devices field and the ability to contribute to the development of funding proposals.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing is required, along with the strong skills in technical documentation creation, report writing and presentations in styles accessible to both academic and policy audiences.

The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, including those external to the University, to promote and contribute towards a collegial environment is required, and understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research content must be demonstrated.

The level of appointment - Research Fellow or Assistant Professor (Research focused) - will be determined by the panel based upon the successful candidate’s demonstrated skills and experience.

If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure (£32,411). Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£33,348).

Applications from candidates in groups under-represented in the Engineering sector are particularly welcome. The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.

The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.

To find out more or arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Associate Professor Marina Antoniou: Marina.antoniou@warwick.ac.uk.

Interview Date: TBC.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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