Senior Process Engineer

The Astronomy Instrumentation Group at Cardiff University is seeking applications to fill the position of Senior Process Engineer.

This work will involve growing our fabrication capability at Cardiff through leading inhouse cleanroom process engineers in the new Institute of Compound Semiconductors (ICS) facility to develop the processing techniques required to produce the next generation of large format, superconducting detector arrays and filter-bank structures. These devices will require multi-layer processing with small feature sizes spanning 6” wafers.

The process engineer will work within the active and diverse Astronomy Instrumentation Group (AIG) at Cardiff. The AIG has a rich heritage in the area of mm and submm instrumentation, making considerable contributions to many high-profile ground, balloon and space-based experiments.

The role will include assisting in broadening the capabilities of the ICS into superconductor device fabrication using new tools being purchased for our new cleanroom facility located in the Cardiff Translational Research Hub coming on-line this summer, as well as using a new bespoke large-area, UHV deposition system being built exclusively for superconductor film growth.

Applicants are strongly advised to contact the PI Dr Simon Doyle ahead of application and we reserve the right to close this application early.

For examples of activity and projects within the Astronomy Instrumentation group, please click on the Technology links from the link below:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/research/research-groups/chart

For information regarding the facilities of the Institute of Compound Semi-Conductors and the Translational Research Hub, please see the link below:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/institute-compound-semiconductors

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1 April 2022 and is fixed term until 31 March 2025.

Salary: £43,434 - £50,296 per annum (Grade 7)

Job ref: 13720BR

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Simon Doyle ([email protected]) or Courtney Watkins ([email protected])

For informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy please contact Physics HR ([email protected])

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Closing Date: Monday, 2 May 2022

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. The School of Physics & Astronomy has a Juno Practitioner accreditation that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.