Research Fellows in Heterogeneous Integration

The School of Mathematics & Physics at Queen’s University Belfast is seeking to appoint Research Fellows to support the delivery of the UKRI Strength in Places Fund Programme Smart Nano NI who will assist in the delivery of research, designs and prototypes of photonic devices.

In this role you will take a lead in the research and development of integration processes and packaging approaches for photonic, imaging and microfluidics structures and systems to tackle challenges from telecommunications, data storage and MedTech.

The post holders will be expected to undertake travel/trips to the collaborators during the post. 

  
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: 

• A degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline; with a PhD/EngD completed in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Specific, relevant research/development experience to include:
  • Experience performing original research, demonstrated through a record of invention, original publications in top-tier journals, and conference papers and presentations or IP filings.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the photonic, electronic or other integrated device fabrication that goes beyond basic thin film synthesis or trivial structures.
  • Demonstrated expertise device integration processes.   

  
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.
  
This post is fixed term until 30 November 2026. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.  
 
UKRI Strength in Places Fund Programme Smart Nano NI (www.smartnanoni.com) brings together Seagate Technology, Causeway Sensors Ltd, Cirdan Imaging, Yelo Ltd and Analytics Engines along with Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University and the Digital Catapult NI to create a regional programme in development of prototypes and devices in the data storage, telecommunications and MedTech sectors.
   
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Robert Bowman [email protected]   

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