Directorate:  School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Grade:  Grade 7 (£37,174 - £46,735)
Contract Type:  Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months)
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

The post holder is required to;

• Work with colleagues and line manager to devise and perform experiments, modelling and analysis consistent with the goals of the project.
• Design and development of novel semiconductor-based single-photon avalanche diode detectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical understanding and an experimental background in semiconductor optoelectronics or closely related field. Electro-optical characterisation and measurement of detectors are essential.
• General tasks will involve scientific research; analysis and interpretation of data; daily oversight of the activities of postgraduate and undergraduate project students in the laboratory; communication with other investigators involved in this collaborative project; preparation of scientific papers; presentation of research at conferences.
• Assist the development of student research skills, and be expected to contribute to the assessment of student knowledge (particularly PhD students) in the context of teaching and supervision duties. Could be expected to contribute to specialist courses such as research methods and equipment.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with the assistance of a mentor, if required. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects, making use of relevant research techniques and methods. Disseminate results of research in peer reviewed journals and conferences, and/or other appropriate media.
• Continue to update personal knowledge and to develop skills within own specialist research area. Maintain written records of research results and progress generated intellectual property and data analysis. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• We are looking for a creative and highly motivated researcher willing to work as part of a team. Provide guidance as required to support staff, research students and any other students who may be assisting with the research.
• Good communication skills and an appropriate publication record are essential.
• The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and lead their own experiments whilst also supervising the activities of junior group members and PhD students. Responsibilities will also include assistance in the day-to-day maintenance of the experimental facilities, liaising with companies and external collaborators.
• The successful candidate is also expected to be involved in our outreach activities, with roles that can be tuned to the specific preferences of the candidate but will involve for example interviews, talks for the general public and preparation of experimental demonstrators

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The PDRA will investigate aspects of semiconductor-based single-photon avalanche diode detectors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is required to;

• Work with colleagues and line manager to devise and perform experiments, modelling and analysis consistent with the goals of the project.
• Design and development of novel semiconductor-based single-photon avalanche diode detectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical understanding and an experimental background in semiconductor optoelectronics or closely related field. Electro-optical characterisation and measurement of detectors are essential.
• General tasks will involve scientific research; analysis and interpretation of data; daily oversight of the activities of postgraduate and undergraduate project students in the laboratory; communication with other investigators involved in this collaborative project; preparation of scientific papers; presentation of research at conferences.
• Assist the development of student research skills, and be expected to contribute to the assessment of student knowledge (particularly PhD students) in the context of teaching and supervision duties. Could be expected to contribute to specialist courses such as research methods and equipment.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with the assistance of a mentor, if required. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects, making use of relevant research techniques and methods. Disseminate results of research in peer reviewed journals and conferences, and/or other appropriate media.
• Continue to update personal knowledge and to develop skills within own specialist research area. Maintain written records of research results and progress generated intellectual property and data analysis. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• We are looking for a creative and highly motivated researcher willing to work as part of a team. Provide guidance as required to support staff, research students and any other students who may be assisting with the research.
• Good communication skills and an appropriate publication record are essential.
• The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and lead their own experiments whilst also supervising the activities of junior group members and PhD students. Responsibilities will also include assistance in the day-to-day maintenance of the experimental facilities, liaising with companies and external collaborators.
• The successful candidate is also expected to be involved in our outreach activities, with roles that can be tuned to the specific preferences of the candidate but will involve for example interviews, talks for the general public and preparation of experimental demonstrators.