Research Assistant in Microelectronics

About us

As part of our work in bioelectronics, the UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Sensors Systems and Circuits Group, invites applications for one part-time (20 hours per week, 55% FTE) research position in microelectronics. The scope of this project is to develop integrated circuits for a multi-sensor wearable system.

About the role

The successful candidate will undertake the design and testing of integrated circuits for a biomedical multi-sensor wearable system in CMOS technology. The post will entail circuit design, circuit simulations, evaluation / testing of the prototype devices in the lab, and writing up the results in the form of technical reports and papers.

The post is funded until 5th January 2024, in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.

Appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). The salary scale for Research Assistant (Grade 6B), point 25-27 is £34,502 - £36,348 per annum (100% FTE), inclusive of London Allowance.

About you

Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (Bachelors or Masters) in microelectronics or integrated circuit design. Very good knowledge of using Cadence software for the design of integrated circuits is essential, as well as being skilled at the design, simulation and layout of analogue or mixed-signal integrated circuits.

A good research record supported by publications is desirable.

Further Details:

• To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
• Applications close on 17th March at 23:59
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
• Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Prof Andreas Demosthenous: a.demosthenous@ucl.ac.uk. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk.

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What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/