Research Associate in Sensors and Systems

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Full-time 35 hours per week

Fixed term dates: 18 months

100% on campus

The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position will contribute to the Sonobeamer within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Glasgow.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 18 months with a possibility of further extension.

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 good undergraduate degree and a PhD in electronics or a related area
  • Experience in delivering research project results; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
  • Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work.
  • Experience in handling/designing sensors and interface electronics.
  • Experience in designing custom CMOS circuits, PCB and firmware (MCU/FPGA).

£39,347 to £46,974 per annum



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