Grade, Salary Range: UE07, £39,347.00 - £46,974.00
School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering
Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems
Full-time 35 hours per week
Fixed term for up to 5 years
The Opportunity:
This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.
The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the post-holder will be able to develop AI tools for discovering and optimising material compositions for engineering electron devices with desirable behaviours, accelerating materials discovery and their use in sustainable manners.
The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation, and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator), with on-going engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.
This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Materials Science, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience
- A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Materials Discovery or a closely related area.
- Experience in delivering research project results in an Electron Devices materials and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
- Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.
- Practical experience of working across AI and semiconductor materials.
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Please apply including a cover letter and CV
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of UE07, £39,347.00 - £46,974.00
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 23 May 2024
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Interviews will be held in due course.
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