Research Fellow (1234820PN)

You will join our European project Plasmoniac that will require you to collaborate on the mask design, process development and fabrication of silicon nitride based photonic components. You will join our growing team of over 40 researchers focusing on the field of Silicon Photonics, based within the state-of-the-art Zepler Institute Cleanroom Facilities (http://www.zeplerinstitute.com/facilities) at the University of Southampton, UK. The project will be under the supervision of Dr Frederic Gardes. 

To be successful you will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualification and experience in semi conductor processing or integrated photonics. It is also essential that you are able to demonstrate a strong semiconductor process development background and experience of device fabrication in a clean room environment. Experience in silicon nitride processing is critical.

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the Zepler Institute. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze.   We gives full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, onsite childcare facilities 

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.  Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.  This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

*subject to qualifying criteria

*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.

This post is Part time fixed term up to 6 months in duration.

To informally discuss the position, please contact Dr Frederic Gardes. Email: F.gardes@soton.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 7691

Application Procedure: 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Kate Pounds (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5456. Please quote reference 1234820PN on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 05 Feb 2020
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise