Research Assistant/Associate
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Physics and Astronomy,Engineering and Technology,Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Short info about job
Company: University of Glasgow
Department: School of Engineering
Salary: £28,098 to £38,833 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1324 5293182
Fax: +44-1269 8185607
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Research Assistant/Associate. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job PurposeYou will contribute to an EC project micro-crystals Single Photon InfraREd detectors working with Prof Douglas Paul in a consortium which includes Politecnico di Milano, Philipps Universität Marburg and the Technische Universität Dresden. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge about the fabrication and characterisation of Ge on Si single photon avalanche detectors and the integration of III-V materials for longer wavelength operation.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.
Standard Terms & ConditionsSalary will be on the University’s Research and Teaching Grade, level 6/7, £28,098 - £31,604 / £34,520 - £38,883 per annum.
This position has funding for up to 3 years in the first instance.
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University’s relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court’s policies.
It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
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