"Research Associate in Digital ASIC Design"

The University of Edinburgh - Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 23rd February 2026

Closes: 30th April 2026

Job Ref: 13749

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: contract until 31st March 2028

The Opportunity:

We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students' performance and wellbeing.

This Research Associate position will contribute to the ADIA2 project within the IMNS institute at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by DSTL. The role is subject to DSTL security clearance checks and appointment will be subject to candidates successfully completing these checks as well as right to work in the UK checks.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Tape-out experience – please note this is absolutely essential.
• Good grasp of the digital IC design flow.
• Good scripting skills (e.g. SKILL & Ocean Script).
• Good communication skills including writing technical reports/papers and presenting technical work.
• Ability and initiative to generate and test ideas.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Leading-edge research
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Apply Before: 30/04/2026, 23:59