Semiconductor Engineer KTP Associate

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£40 pa
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£40 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Salary:The salary shall be determined by the Researcher, the University and the KTP partner. The amount shall be appropriate to the experience and qualifications of the appointed Researcher, up to £40,000 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is fixed term for up to 2 years.

In this role, the successful candidate will work on a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded programme to undertake a key role in supporting technology transfer to industry by developing semiconductor sensor technologies prototypes. This involves designing and fabricating prototype sensors, using advanced materials and semiconductor assembly techniques, while ensuring designs are practical for real-world usage. The postholder will lead on CAD design, creating detailed models and layouts that guide the heterogenous integration and the manufacturing process. In addition, they will also support reliability testing to evaluate durability, and consistency, helping to iteratively refine designs and ensure the final product meets technical and commercial requirements.

The industrial partner for this project is Neuranics Limited (neuranics.com). Neuranics design and develop a unique class of tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor distinguished by a proprietary customized ASIC development not available in any competing product. Combined with machine learning algorithms, we have devices that offer high sensitivity, low power consumption, and compact form factors. This overcomes performance and geometric limitations of conventional TMR sensors and allows for rapid positioning measurements.

The post will be predominantly based at Neuranics offices in Glasgow City Centre with visits to the University of Glasgow campus.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Jeff Kettle at

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For more information and to apply please visit: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/ktp-associate-5889783?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing date:20th May 2026 at 23:45

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