Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time
College of Science and Engineering / School of Engineering / Integrated Micro and Nano Systems
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: up to 24 months
The Centre for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for an experienced Research Associate in AI for Electron Device Design. The position will be based at the King’s Buildings Campus.
The Opportunity:
This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.
The post-holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing, developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems.
The post-holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing state-of-art challenges in electronics.
Your skills and attributes for success:
* A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI, or a clearly related area, with a proven contact with Electron Devices, or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
* A track record of research in AI, with a specific focus on Electron Device Design or a closely related area.
* Experience in delivering research project results in an Electron Devices Design and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
* Experience in AI tools for Electron Device Design
* Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.
What we offer:
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Application details:
Please apply including a cover letter and CV. The closing date for applications is 4th November 2025.
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