13960 - Research Associate in IC Design and Testing for Emerging Memory Technologies
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13960 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 per annum pro-rata if part-time
School of Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS)
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for up to 36 months
Where curiosity becomes impact
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an Integrated Circuit Developer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded AI hardware. This position offers the unique opportunity to develop advanced integrated circuits tailored for a diverse array of applications, including AI accelerators, autonomous sensors, biomedical implants, robotic systems, adiabatic computing, and hardware security modules.
Your skills and attribute for success:
PhD in Electronics, with a focus on IC Design and Testing.
Proven track record of research or industrial experience in analogue and mixed-signal IC design.
Extensive experience of EDA tools and other analytical tools that are used by the electronics industry.
Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical background.
Capable of independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
School of Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS)
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for up to 36 months
Where curiosity becomes impact
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an Integrated Circuit Developer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of embedded AI hardware. This position offers the unique opportunity to develop advanced integrated circuits tailored for a diverse array of applications, including AI accelerators, autonomous sensors, biomedical implants, robotic systems, adiabatic computing, and hardware security modules.
Your skills and attribute for success:
PhD in Electronics, with a focus on IC Design and Testing.
Proven track record of research or industrial experience in analogue and mixed-signal IC design.
Extensive experience of EDA tools and other analytical tools that are used by the electronics industry.
Capable of working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines or technical background.
Capable of independently, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.