Research Associate – Gallium Nitride Light-emitting Diode-Fabrication (719851)
Research Associate @University of Strathclyde posted 3 days agoJob Description
Salary range: £37,174 – £41,671
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed (until 31/03/2026)
Closing date: 15/06/2025
The Institute of Photonics, Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde is looking for a Research Associate working on ultra-violet micro light-emitting diode (LED) fabrication. The research will be part of the University’s involvement in the EPSRC “TITAN” federated telecommunications hub. The successful candidate will design, fabricate, and characterise bespoke UV-C micro-LEDs with wavelength 230-280 nm for application in optical wireless communications and quantum key distribution. The work will involve engagement with project partners in the TITAN hub, industry partners including in particular strategic partner Fraunhofer UK, and contribute to evolving research themes centred around high-speed micro-LEDs and their applications.
As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline*, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in the fabrication and characterisation of GaN-based micro-light emitting diodes and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
*Whilst a Post-Doctoral Research Associate is ideally sought for this position; applications from candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending, are welcome. In such circumstances, the appointment will be made at Research Assistant level (RS06 salary scale £ 32,546 -£ 36,130) and duties will be adjusted to reflect the grade of the post. This will continue until the PhD award is confirmed, at which point the duties and grade will be revised accordingly*.
Initial interviews have been scheduled for 24/06/2025.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Johannes Herrnsdorf, Senior Lecturer at johannes.herrnsdorf@strath.ac.uk.
