University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Advanced Electrical Analysis and/or Device Fa
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Bristol, Connecticut, us, 06010
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Advanced Electrical Analysis and Device Fabrication of Wide/Ultra‑wide Bandgap Semiconductors
University of Bristol – School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience.
Overview Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Centre for Device Thermography and Reliability (CDTR), led by Professor Kuball. The role encompasses advanced electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices, including GaN, Gallium Oxide, SiC and diamond, and/or semiconductor device fabrication. Examples of interest include graded AlGaN/GaN channel and AlScN device technologies for RF applications, and vertical GaN devices for power applications. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and study unique device structures, and to access the extensive electrical device testing suite available in Bristol, in addition to thermal and electric field analysis of devices and simulation tools (Silvaco Victory/ATLAS, ANSYS). You will also have access to a state‑of‑the‑art clean room and the opportunity to collaborate within our 35‑member team as well as with our industrial partners spanning the semiconductor supply chain.
What will you be doing?
Conduct research to advance ultra‑wide bandgap semiconductor device technology and their understanding.
Advance electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap materials and devices.
Process semiconductor devices in a clean room using advanced fabrication techniques.
Develop device simulation TCAD models to complement experiments and support device design.
Analyse device failure, breakdown and reliability.
Contribute to managing the thermal characterization laboratory.
Advise junior group members and support short‑term industrial contracts.
Qualifications
Postgraduate (PhD) experience in physics, materials science or engineering, or working towards one, or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
Good publication record.
Expertise in advanced electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap materials and/or devices and/or semiconductor device processing.
Proficiency in photolithography/laser writer or e‑beam lithography (essential).
Willingness to work with and co‑supervise PhD students at CDTR.
Additional Information Contract type:
Open‑ended with fixed funding until 31/03/2028
Work pattern:
Full‑time, 35 hours per week
Grade:
I / Pathway 2
Salary:
£39,906–£44,746 per annum
School/Unit:
School of Physics
Closing date:
23:59 UK time on 16/01/2026
Contact:
For informal queries (not applications) please contact Professor M. Kuball, martin.kuball@bristol.ac.uk, tel +44(0)117 928 8734.
EEO Statement The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Science Engineering Further Particulars 2024-2025.pdf
ACAD108362 - PDRA - JD.pdf
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Overview Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Centre for Device Thermography and Reliability (CDTR), led by Professor Kuball. The role encompasses advanced electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices, including GaN, Gallium Oxide, SiC and diamond, and/or semiconductor device fabrication. Examples of interest include graded AlGaN/GaN channel and AlScN device technologies for RF applications, and vertical GaN devices for power applications. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and study unique device structures, and to access the extensive electrical device testing suite available in Bristol, in addition to thermal and electric field analysis of devices and simulation tools (Silvaco Victory/ATLAS, ANSYS). You will also have access to a state‑of‑the‑art clean room and the opportunity to collaborate within our 35‑member team as well as with our industrial partners spanning the semiconductor supply chain.
What will you be doing?
Conduct research to advance ultra‑wide bandgap semiconductor device technology and their understanding.
Advance electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap materials and devices.
Process semiconductor devices in a clean room using advanced fabrication techniques.
Develop device simulation TCAD models to complement experiments and support device design.
Analyse device failure, breakdown and reliability.
Contribute to managing the thermal characterization laboratory.
Advise junior group members and support short‑term industrial contracts.
Qualifications
Postgraduate (PhD) experience in physics, materials science or engineering, or working towards one, or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
Good publication record.
Expertise in advanced electrical characterization of wide and ultra‑wide bandgap materials and/or devices and/or semiconductor device processing.
Proficiency in photolithography/laser writer or e‑beam lithography (essential).
Willingness to work with and co‑supervise PhD students at CDTR.
Additional Information Contract type:
Open‑ended with fixed funding until 31/03/2028
Work pattern:
Full‑time, 35 hours per week
Grade:
I / Pathway 2
Salary:
£39,906–£44,746 per annum
School/Unit:
School of Physics
Closing date:
23:59 UK time on 16/01/2026
Contact:
For informal queries (not applications) please contact Professor M. Kuball, martin.kuball@bristol.ac.uk, tel +44(0)117 928 8734.
EEO Statement The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Science Engineering Further Particulars 2024-2025.pdf
ACAD108362 - PDRA - JD.pdf
#J-18808-Ljbffr