Research Associate in Single-photon Sensor Technology for LIDAR

;, United Kingdom

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 21 Apr 2025

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 24 months

The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Single-photon Sensor Technology for LIDAR. This Research Associate position will contribute to the five-year, EPSRC-funded UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) at the University of Edinburgh. 

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis for 24 months.

In line with UKRI's Trusted Research principles please check your eligibility to apply at www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions .

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A good undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related area. 
  • Experience in system level development of electronic devices, including PCB design, firmware and software development.
  • Capable of working collaboratively with researchers and industry professionals from different disciplines or technical background. 
  • Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work.
  • Good communication skills: oral, writing and presentation of data.

Please contact Dr Istvan Gyongy  for any further information istvan.gyongy@ed.ac.uk  

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.


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