Research Fellow in Embedded/IC Designer for Oxide Electronic Technologies (1027218PN-R-R)

The Electronic Materials and Devices Research Group at the University of Southampton is accepting applications for an experienced Senior Research Fellow. The position will be based at the Highfield Campus and will commence as soon as possible.

The appointee will be part of a large (20 people) interdisciplinary team lead by Prof Themis Prodromakis and will be based at Southampton’s Zepler Institute. The vision of this unconventional EPSRC programme is to develop a new electronics technology based on oxide materials. This approach is planned as a holistic investigation of functional oxides, nanoscale resistive switching memory (ReRAM/memristors) and emerging applications that entail both fundamental as well as applied science research. 

This post will specifically involve developing appropriate circuit modules for interfacing, controlling and exploiting novel oxide-based nanoelectronic devices (memristors). Opportunities exist for developing both embedded platforms as well as integrated-circuit topologies that will be carried out collaboratively with foundries, CAD tools suppliers and other industrial partners. The appointee will join a highly successful and visible group of researchers in related projects, funded by both EPSRC, EU and charitable Foundations, and will be required to coordinate activities among academic and industrial partners. Throughout this appointment the successful candidate will interact closely with PhD students for developing novel circuit topologies (analogue, digital and/or mixed), as well as other Postdoctoral Research Fellows that will be responsible for developing the technology and exploiting this in real-world applications.

Applicants should have an MEng/MSc in Physics, Electronics, or a closely related subject and a PhD in a relevant area, and have a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

Skills in one or more of the following areas are desirable:

CAD tools (embedded and/or integrated circuits) 

Skills in developing automated experimental characterization set-ups (e.g. Labview or other Test and Measurement automation software) 

Circuit simulation and prototyping

ReRAM instrumentation

For further information, please contact Prof Themis Prodromakis at: t.prodromakis@soton.ac.uk

There will be some travel involved both within the United Kingdom and abroad to conduct research, visit collaborators, and attend conferences.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1027218PN-R-R on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2019
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise