"Research Assistant"

Research Assistant

Job details

Posted

20 May 2025

Salary

Grade 6: £33,482 - £37,174 per annum

End date

27 May 2025

Location

Glasgow

Job Type

Research and Teaching

Reference

174332

Expiry

27 May 2025 at 23:45

Job purpose

You will contribute to an EPSRC funded project exploring semiconductor devices for low noise microwave applications working on the EPSRC-funded Empowering Practical Interfacing of Quantum Computing (EPIQC) with Prof. Chong Li. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge and hands on experience in design, fabrication and characterisation of microwave devices transistors and amplifiers. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main duties and responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:

1. Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
2. Contribute to the acquisition, set up, maintenance and integration of experimental apparatus or computational kit, or in setting up theoretical models or analysis strategies.
3. Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
4. Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
5. Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
6. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
7. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g Academic and Industrial Partners).
8. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
9. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including budgets/expenditure.
10. Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of The University of Glasgow.
11. Carry out modest teaching activities (e.g demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
12. Be responsible for safety management related to the organisation and running of laboratory and/or experimental techniques, equipment and processes as appropriate.
13. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
14. Engage in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
15. Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School and/or PI.
16. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan. World Changers Together.

Qualifications, knowledge skills & experience

Qualifications, knowledge

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 10 (Honours Degree). May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11) or PhD (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12). Or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant academic/research discipline, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of micro/nanofabrications

A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of microwave semiconductor devices

A4 Knowledge of specialist DC/RF measurements as appropriate.