Science and Engineering: Fully Funded EPSRC ICase and NPL PhD: Metrology and Process Integration for Defect Mapping of Next Generation Semiconductor Materials and Devices

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Science and Engineering: Absolutely Funded EPSRC ICase and NPL PhD: Metrology and Course of Integration for Defect Mapping of Subsequent Era Semiconductor Supplies and Units

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Swansea College

Job description

Job Data Organisation/FirmSwansea College DivisionCentral Analysis DisciplineEngineering » Electrical engineering Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) NationUnited Kingdom Utility Deadline1 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/London) Kind of ContractDifferent Job StandingFull-time Hours Per Week35 Provide Beginning Date1 Jul 2024 Is the job funded by means of the EU Analysis Framework Programme?Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job associated to workers place inside a Analysis Infrastructure?NoProvide DescriptionScience and Engineering: Absolutely Funded EPSRC ICase and NPL PhD: Metrology and Course of Integration for Defect Mapping of Subsequent Era Semiconductor Supplies and UnitsThis extremely progressive PhD challenge will develop new evaluation instruments for investigating semiconductor wafers and gadgets – focussing on the most recent semiconductor supplies (together with compound semiconductors).This studentship is linked to an thrilling new Doctoral Coaching Initiative “UK Semiconductor Business Future Expertise” (UK-SIFS). UK-SIFS will present useful and extremely sensible expertise related to the UK semiconductor trade similar to formal cleanroom fabrication coaching, vacuum methods, course of management (six sigma) in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor provide chains and export management, semiconductor packaging, and expertise translation within the semiconductor sector. This PhD will likely be a part of two cohorts of scholars in 2024 and 2025 throughout Swansea College and the College of Leeds, the Royce Institute, and companions together with KLA, and the Nationwide Bodily Laboratory (NPL), amongst others. Our companions will co-deliver the coaching content material, plus co-supervise PhD analysis initiatives, and supervising a programme of secondments at companion websites. UK-SIFS gives not solely the appreciable advantages of analysis coaching and collaboration throughout a multidisciplinary cohort working in areas similar to semiconductor gadgets, gadget characterisation and metrology, energy electronics, clear vitality, bioelectronics and sensing, THz gadgets, optoelectronics, molecular semiconductors, quantum expertise, digital glass and superior heterogeneous integration, however can also be a novel alternative for these college students who could wish to join carefully with the semiconductor and associated industries for his or her PhD and aspire to be the long run leaders of the sector within the UK and past.This extremely progressive PhD challenge, led by Swansea College and primarily based at NPL in London, goals to create new instruments for analysing semiconductor wafers and gadgets, specializing in the most recent supplies like compound semiconductors. Compound semiconductors, essential within the UK’s semiconductor technique, are utilized in varied applied sciences like electrical automobiles, sensors, and quantum applied sciences. They’re extra environment friendly than conventional silicon, however are delicate to defects, which may result in manufacturing points and excessive prices. The challenge will develop strategies to examine wafers extra successfully, utilizing machine studying to determine essential defects within the newest semiconductor supplies like SiC, GaN and β-Ga2O3. These supplies provide profound benefits for energy gadgets over silicon applied sciences. This PhD work is essential as low manufacturing yields result in wastage and gradual market development.The challenge is funded by an iCASE award to the Nationwide Bodily Laboratory (NPL). The award will fund a Swansea College pupil to undertake a PhD at NPL’s Teddington laboratories close to London.NecessitiesAnalysis Discipline Engineering » Electrical engineering Training Stage Bachelor Diploma or equalExpertise/{Qualifications}Candidates should maintain 1) an undergraduate diploma at 2.1 stage (or Non-UK equal as outlined by Swansea College) in Engineering or related related science self-discipline, OR 2) an undergraduate diploma at 2.1 stage in chemistry or a associated topic, or a grasp’s diploma with a minimal general grade at ‘Benefit’ in chemistry or a associated topic (or Non-UK equal as outlined by Swansea College). In case you are eligible to use for the scholarship (i.e. a pupil who’s eligible to pay the UK charge of tuition charges) however don’t maintain a UK diploma, you possibly can verify our comparability entry necessities. Please observe that you could be want to supply proof of your English Language proficiency.Particular NecessitiesEnglish language necessities ( ):

• For PhD in Digital and Electrical Engineering- IELTS 6.5 General (5.5+ every comp.) or Swansea College recognised equal
• For PhD in Chemistry- IELTS 6.0 General (with no particular person part under 5.5) or Swansea College recognised equal.

This scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality.EPSRC ICASE studentships can be found to dwelling and worldwide college students. As much as 30% of our cohort can comprise worldwide college students, as soon as the restrict has been reached, we’re unable to make provides to worldwide college students. We’re nonetheless accepting purposes from worldwide candidates. Worldwide college students won’t be charged the price distinction between the UK and worldwide charge. Candidates ought to fulfill the UKRI eligibility necessities.Extra DataAdvantagesThis scholarship covers the total value of UK tuition charges and an annual stipend at UKRI charge (presently £18,622 for 2023/24).Extra analysis bills may also be accessible.Eligibility standardsCandidates should maintain 1) an undergraduate diploma at 2.1 stage (or Non-UK equal as outlined by Swansea College) in Engineering or related related science self-discipline, OR 2) an undergraduate diploma at 2.1 stage in chemistry or a associated topic, or a grasp’s diploma with a minimal general grade at ‘Benefit’ in chemistry or a associated topic (or Non-UK equal as outlined by Swansea College). In case you are eligible to use for the scholarship (i.e. a pupil who’s eligible to pay the UK charge of tuition charges) however don’t maintain a UK diploma, you possibly can verify our comparability entry necessities. Please observe that you could be want to supply proof of your English Language proficiency.English language necessities ( ):

• For PhD in Digital and Electrical Engineering- IELTS 6.5 General (5.5+ every comp.) or Swansea College recognised equal
• For PhD in Chemistry- IELTS 6.0 General (with no particular person part under 5.5) or Swansea College recognised equal.

This scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality.EPSRC ICASE studentships can be found to dwelling and worldwide college students. As much as 30% of our cohort can comprise worldwide college students, as soon as the restrict has been reached, we’re unable to make provides to worldwide college students. We’re nonetheless accepting purposes from worldwide candidates. Worldwide college students won’t be charged the price distinction between the UK and worldwide charge. Candidates ought to fulfill the UKRI eligibility necessities.Choice course ofPlease see our web site for extra data.Web site for extra job particularsWork Location(s)Variety of provides accessible 1 Firm/Institute Swansea College Nation United Kingdom Metropolis Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP GeofieldThe place to use Web siteContact MetropolisSwansea Web siteAvenueSingleton Park Postal CodeSA28PP E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Anticipated wage

£18622 per yr

Location

Swansea

Job date

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:37:55 GMT

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