Internal Only

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Main Function**
To conduct research within GaN device technology development using state-of-the-art nano and micro engineering techniques and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

**Research**
- To conduct research within the Centre for High Frequency Engineering (CHFE) and to contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

**Other**
- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- To be responsible for carrying out semiconductor fabrication technology development, providing feedback on epitaxy and to interact closely with device and MMIC RF characterisation and design research colleagues within the CHFE.
- To be responsible for interpretation of PCM and devices measurement data.
- To assist in the supervision and assessment of postgraduate research and undergraduate students.
- To participate in and contribute to CHFE and School research activities and seminar series and to attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**

**Qualifications and Education**
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in Electronics Compound Semiconductor Engineering area or relevant industrial experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
a. GaN Active and Passive Devices Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology within a cleanroom environment.
b. Lithography, contact lithography and direct write
c. Plasma Process for Dry etch and Deposition.
d. Thin Film Deposition, Electroplating
e. Use of III-V or GaN Micro and Nano Fabrication Diagnostic Tools such as SEM, AFM, Ellipsometery, etc.
f. Use of Micro and Nano Technology Devices Layout Tools in the Design Process, i.e. L-Edit Tanner.
g. Knowledge of DC and RF on wafer characterisation
h. Knowledge of IV Pulse measurements
i. Knowledge of using HFSS, ADS and AWR Microwave Office Design Tool

3. Knowledge of current status of research in GaN compound semiconductor-based technologies.
4. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals and conferences and/or other research outputs in the field of GaN devices using micro and nano technology in a cleanroom environment.

**Communication and Team Working**
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication

7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals and evidence of ability to undertake and deliver specific projects and supervise short term project teams.

**Planning, Analysis and Problem solving**
8. Evidence of ability to solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions.

**Other**
9. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
10. Proven ability to work without close supervision

**Desirable Criteria**

1. Evidence of working effectively within collaborations.
2. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research