Researcher: Complex Building Blocks in III-V Semiconductor PICs

About us

The Photonics Group of the UCL Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering wishes to appoint a Research Fellow to work on the design and realization of complex building blocks in III-V semiconductor Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) platforms, in the context of a research agreement recently signed by UCL with the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (https://csa.catapult.org.uk/).

The project aims to explore the methodology for creating complex building blocks in III-V semiconductor-based photonic integration platforms, to accelerate photonics hardware development for telecommunications, data communications (datacom), quantum technologies, and sensing applications.

About the role

As the main researcher on the project, the Research Fellow will establish a methodology for creating complex building blocks in PIC platforms based on III-V semiconductor technologies, with applications across communications, quantum technologies and sensors. This will include work at conceptual level, design and simulation, and experimental verification.

The Research Fellow will work closely with the principal investigator and with colleagues at the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult to develop a vision for design and development of complex PICs based on process design kit (PDK) methodology, including effective methods for co-design of electronic and photonic circuit elements.

Whilst the Research Fellow will be based at UCL, part of the work may be carried out at the Catapult’s premises in Newport, South Wales, or in Bristol.

The post is available immediately for 21 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.

About you

Applicants should have a PhD (or about to submit) in Photonics, Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Physics or a closely related field (e.g. Materials Science). A track record of high-level research in photonics, semiconductor devices, or a related discipline is essential, as well as understanding of the principles of optical devices. Candidates should have an understanding of the principles of optical devices, and experience of experimental work in a relevant branch of physics, engineering or another relevant discipline.

Practical experience of optical waveguides and photonic integrated circuits is desirable, as well as experience of high-frequency electronic design.

If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. Research Assistant (Grade 6B): point 25-28. Salary range £38,357 to £41,005 (inc. London Allowance of £5,125 pa).

Application details:

• To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
• Applications close on 16th October 2024 at 23:59
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the application link, as well as contact details for queries about the post

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