GaNforCS Research Associate

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GaNforCS Research Associate – Technology Development
Cardiff School of Engineering

This role involves conducting research within the industry led GaNforCS (Gallium Nitride for Communications and Security) consortium with the overall aim of developing a UK supply chain for Gallium Nitride RF technologies, devices and circuits. More specifically, this involves supporting the rapid development of Gallium Nitride technologies and devices for 5G and other future applications.

This post is full time, available immediately and is fixed term until 1 October 2022.

Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum (Grade 6)

Job ref: 11915BR

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof Khalid Elgaid  ([email protected] )

For further details, about the working in Cardiff University, please contact Mrs Bev Jones via email ([email protected] )

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Closing date: Tuesday, 3 August 2021

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only.  We now invite external applications.

Please NOTE: Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.

“Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment”

Job Description

Main Function

To conduct research within the Centre for High Frequency Engineering 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.

Key Duties

• To conduct research within the Centre for High Frequency Engineering 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 supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop/assist in developing and fabrication GaN transistor-based technology and Passives for MMIC applications using micro and nano technology.
• To work closely with device and MMIC RF characterisation and design research colleagues, and to be responsible for carrying of semiconductor technologies development, providing rapid and detailed feedback to epitaxial, and circuit design partners involved in the project.
• To be responsible for measuring and interpretation of PCMs and DC measurement data, and using this to inform all stages in the design and characterisation of GaN FET devices, and for designing demonstration power amplifiers and MMIC devices for targeted applications.
• To assist in the supervision and assessment of postgraduate research and undergraduate students.
• 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 prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
• To participate in and contribute to Research Group and School research activities and seminar series
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university. To influence decisions and to explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects.

• To contribute to the overall research performance of the centre for high frequency engineering (CHFE), the School of Engineering and the University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals, to pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions associated with the project.
• 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.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education
1.    Postgraduate degree (or  nearing completion/ submission of a PhD degree) in a related subject area, and/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:
i.    III-V/GaN Electronic active/passive devices Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology
ii.    Lithography & Lift-off process
iii.    Plasma Process for Dry etch and Deposition
iv.    Use of III-V/GaN Micro and Nano Fabrication Diagnostic Tools such as SEM, AFM, etc.
v.    Use of Micro and Nano Technology Devices Layout Tools in the Design Process, i.e. Tanner

3.    Knowledge of current status of research in compound semiconductor technologies, and microwave and mm-wave MMIC technology and evidence of demonstrable knowledge of key advances within specialist discipline.
4.    Proven ability to publish in international conferences and ideally national journals.
5.    Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies.

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.

Planning, Analysis and Problem solving
8.    Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team working within work.
9.    Proven ability to work without close supervision.

Desirable Criteria

1.    Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community
2.    Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
3.    Ability to use RF circuit design software (i.e. ADS/AWR Microwave Office) and 3D EM simulation software tools.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 11915BR.  

Job Category

Academic - Research