The University of Manchester, Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

A full-time Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious scientist/engineer, to undertake work in the field of magnetic imaging using newly developed Quantum Well Hall Effect (QWHE) sensors developed at the University of Manchester. The project, B-Cam, is funded by the Science & Technology Facilities (STFC) Council and uses arrays of advanced Hall-Effect semiconductors to provide a real-time map of magnetic flux density in space or at the surface of structural components. Such maps can reveal material defects. The project underpins the development of an industrial magnetic camera product and is undertaken in conjunction with an industrial partner, WFS-Technologies, www.wfs-tech.com.

You should hold or have submitted a PhD (or equivalent experience) in electronic engineering or materials science/engineering. The project will require excellent experimentation skills and methods such as a sound knowledge of the physics of magnetism magnetic materials, field generation and detection, Analogue electronics involving operational amplifier circuits, low noise amplification, signal conditioning and filtering. Ability to design an analogue signal path with high fidelity, implementing multiplexing and analogue to digital conversion functions. Experience of audio frequency power amplifiers would be beneficial. An awareness of Digital circuit design involving DSP and micro-controller functions would be an advantage. Ability to integrate a mixed signal electronic system, provide test plans, use measuring instruments and verify correct circuit operation of analogue and digital functions and a sufficient appreciation of semiconductor physics to communicate effectively with fabrication specialists working on advance Hall-Effect sensors and ability to assist with test circuits and characterisation of devices.

You should also have excellent communication skills with the ability to present results in technical reports, and prepare scientific papers for publication in international journals. You must have strong collaborative abilities and be self motivated.

Please note: we have a similar role available (EPS-02932) Research Associate in Quantum Well Hall Effect Sensors for Advanced Metrology, please see our website for details.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Mohamed Missous, Professor of Semiconductor Materials and Devices.

Email: mohamed.missous@manchester.ac.uk

Telephone: 0161 306 4797

Please apply online at: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/search.aspx

Closing date: 26 August 2013.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.