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University of Manchester
Job title:
Research Associate in Thin-Film Devices
Company
University of Manchester
Job description
We invite qualified candidates to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the emerging field of printable large-area thin-film electronics. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating research project focused on developing and fully characterizing printable materials and their integration into thin-film transistors and electronic circuits. Responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and characterizing printed thin-film transistors with optimized architectures. The use of contact work-function-modifying monolayers to pattern materials and improve charge injection into the resulting devices, as well as the creation of devices with minimal parasitic capacitances, will be key priorities for the project.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team of world-leading experts and work in our state-of-the-art facilities located within the Henry Royce Institute Hub Building at The University of Manchester. The ideal candidate will hold or be about to obtain a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline, with a solid foundation in solution-processable materials, device manufacturing, charge transport physics, self-assembling monolayer materials, and relevant patterning techniques.What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more hereHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected] .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Thomas AnthopoulosEmail: [email protected]General enquiries:Email: [email protected]Technical support:https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/homeThis vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Expected salary
Location
Manchester
Job date
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:45:30 GMT
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