Radiation Effects Engineer (Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate) (111535-0426)

About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Peter Gammon at P.M.Gammon@warwick.ac.uk

Background Checks

This role will require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) and this will include undertaking a basic DBS check. This will need to be completed before any work can commence.

This KTP is an exciting and ambitious project which seeks to develop test methodologies for assessing the performance of the latest wide band gap semiconductor devices in high radiation environments, such as space. This position is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK, aimed at driving impactful collaboration between academic expertise and industry.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing new robust WBG Device testing protocols using in-house laser excitation tool; benchmarking results of laser induced damage to that of radiation from a synchrotron; alignment of novel procedures to existing industry standards and protocols; developing high quality training data.

This role is based full-time at Radtest Ltd’s premises, Harwell, OX11 0GD.

About You

The candidate should have a strong understanding of radiation testing method and of semiconductor device physics, particularly power and wide bandgap devices such as SiC and GaN. They should demonstrate experience in experimental test development, data analysis, and interpreting complex technical results, along with an appreciation of relevant industry standards and high-reliability environments. Experience working in a commercial, laboratory, or industrial setting would be advantageous, together with a clear interest in solving practical engineering problems and translating research into applied outcomes.

Primarily based at Radtest Ltd’s Harwell premises, the Associate will work within a specialist engineering team while collaborating closely with academics at the University of Warwick. The successful candidate should therefore possess strong communication skills to deliver workshops, presentations, reports, and training activities. They should demonstrate effective teamworking skills, the ability to operate proactively and independently across different levels of the business, and sound project management capability, with evidence of delivering structured, measurable results in a professional environment.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

Radtest was founded at Harwell in 2013, originally as part of Aeroflex and then Cobham before becoming independent in 2020. We are unique in the radiation effects market in offering services to all sectors where the exposure of equipment to ionising radiation may be encountered, including space, nuclear, medical, high-energy physics, defence and industrial applications. The history of our location speaks for our involvement in nuclear power station operations, fuel handling and decommissioning activities. The more recent transformation of the Harwell campus into the UK space cluster, including the National Satellite Test Facility, demonstrates that space is central to our business.

The University of Warwick is one of top 10 universities in the UK and top 100 in the world. This post is based in the Connected Systems Research Group at the School of Engineering that consists of experts in the field of smart grids, cyber security, applied artificial intelligence and wireless communication systems. The group has several projects funded by EPSRC, Innovate UK and Horizon Europe. The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award, and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick

This post is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) initiative funded by Innovate UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK-wide programme that has been helping businesses for the past 50 years to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK Knowledge Base. For further information visit http://ktp.innovateuk.org/

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026 Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 4th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

• Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
• Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
• Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. You will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave). Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application.

For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick

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