Application closing date 01/03/2021
Salary £33,797 per annum
Job category/type Research
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Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow on an EPSRC “New Horizon” Research Funded contract for 22 months or until 1 June 2023 whichever is soonest, in the first instance.  You will join our Queen’s Advanced MicroEngineering Centre (QAMEC) team which focuses on developing and testing new sensor technologies. This project aims to design, simulate, fabricate and test high quality factor MEMS oscillators for in-situ material characterization at high temperature.

This research aims to develop a new oscillator based sensor chip capable of characterizing mechanical properties of thin films during deposition at high temperature. This is a unique opportunity to build the next generation of in-process thin film characterization sensors and work at one of the leading institutions in the United Kingdom, Queen’s University Belfast. The successful candidate will work at QAMEC within the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS), contributing to world leading research outputs and completely new research initiatives in the broader area of MEMS sensors

The successful candidate must have:

• Hold, or about to obtain, a PhD in Engineering or Physics
• Have 3 years’ relevant research experience with a demonstrable background in semi-conductor process fabrication and sensor/device characterization.
• Previous experience in MEMS simulation (COMSOL) and 3D design software.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of programming skills including LabView or Python.

Closing date: Monday 1 March 2021

Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 9 March 2021

For full job details and criteria please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’.  You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information please contact Resourcing Team, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN or email resourcing@qub.ac.uk .

Queen’s University Belfast is a driver of innovation based on our talented, multinational workforce. Throughout the University, our academics are collaborating across disciplines to develop new discoveries and insights, working with outside agencies and institutions on projects of international significance. We are connected and networked with strategic partnerships across the world, helping us to expand our impact on wider society locally, nationally and globally. The University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best global talent within an environment that enables them to realise their full potential.

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and student body.  In particular, the School is committed to supporting the career progression of women in science, engineering and technology (SET) in line with the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter.  We are ranked 1^st in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (Innovate UK), 9^th in the UK for University facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018) and 14^th in the UK for research quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).

Based in Belfast, a modern capital city, our beautiful campus is surrounded by abundant acres of parkland and is renowned as one of the safest and affordable cities in the UK. The choice of local Schools from pre-nursery upwards are some of the best available, and lovers of the outdoors can enjoy any number of activities from rowing and kayaking to top class golf among many others. We are immensely proud of what our city and our University will offer you.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all.

However, our employment monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ are currently under-represented at the University. Also male Protestants are currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals.

As you may be aware, Queen’s is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena SWAN.

It is also why we have established award winning Staff Networks such as PRISM and iRise. These networks provide an opportunity for staff to meet in a friendly, informal way to support each other.  More details on all our networks can be found at https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but, in particular circumstances, may be renewed or made permanent, subject to availability of funding. 

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