Research Associate in Silicon Photonics of Graphene and related materials

The aim is to develop a new class of integrated Silicon photonic and optoelectronic devices exploiting graphene and related materials (GRMs), combining the versatile properties of GRMs with conventional three-dimensional semiconductors. Such devices will then be used in a wide range of applications such as on-chip optical routing, light emission, optical sensing and quantum communications. This is an ambitious research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across photonics, plasmonics, device physics, electrical engineering and nanotechnology, and it will require the realization of novel devices for wide range of applications such as photodetectors, optical modulators, optical amplifiers, lasers, biosensors etc. based on integrated GRMs

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Applied Physics, Material Science, Nanotechnology or Electrical Engineering with a proven track record in photonics, optoelectronics in graphene and related materials, physics of low dimensional systems, plasmonics, near-field optics, CMOS technology and nanofabrication including, e-beam lithography and laser writing, on-chip optical and electrical characterizations, pump-probe and fast electro-optical measurements.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Proven track record in silicon photonics, fabrication and optoelectronic characterization of graphene, related layered materials or other nanoscale photonic devices, as demonstrated by publications in major journals.
• A solid understanding of device physics, the physics of graphene and related materials is required.

The role holder will also possess:

• Sufficient breadth/depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to develop research objectives, projects and proposals.
• The ability continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuous professional development
• Have experience of managing their own workload.
• Sufficient administrative skills to manage EU project/s including financial management
• Experience in handing collaborations within EU projects, including reporting and attending project meetings.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.