Research Fellow for Heterogeneous Material Integrated MEMS/NEMS-Photonics

University of Southampton - School of Electronics and Computer Science

Location:	Southampton
Salary:	£36,636 to £44,746
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	16th March 2026
Closes:	10th April 2026
Job Ref:	3367526FP

Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

You will join our team and work with Dr Yoshishige Tsuchiya and Prof Jize Yan on an EPSRC Project Heterogeneous Material Integrated MEMS/NEMS-Photonics Platform for Secure Communication. Your primary role will be to work on the fabrication, design and characterisation of integrated MEMS/NEMS/Photonics systems. Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role

To be successful you will hold a PhD* degree (either awarded or nearing completion) or equivalent qualifications and experience in related fields.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dr Yoshishige Tsuchiya (yt2@ecs.soton.ac.uk).

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Electronics and Computer Science. We are commited to improving equality for women in science and have been successful in achieving an  Athena SWAN silver award in 2025. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, onsite childcare facilities

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role