Research Fellow (110539-0326)

About The Role

Informal Queries

For informal queries, please contact Marina Antoniou (Associate Professor – Reader) at Marina.antoniou@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

This is a full time, fixed term post ending no later than 31st March 2028.

The School of Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow to assist the Principal Investigator (Dr Marina Antoniou) and the project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.

The aim of the project is the device design and fabrication for SiC superjunction structures and devices.

You will play a major leading role in this project, and in the many other projects of the group, particularly developing semiconductor fabrication techniques, TCAD based device design and modelling.

You will help to manage the activities at Warwick, working as part of a small team including three academics specialising in material growth, SiC device design and fabrication whilst mentoring a new PhD student on this same project.

You will also be responsible for communicating with and managing work from the project partners, who are CNR Italy, MQSemi Switzerland, University of Nottingham, University of Naples, University of Kyoto and Hitachi Energy all leaders in their own specialist fields.

The main objective of the project is to demonstrate cost effective, breakthrough concepts of power semiconductor devices enabled by the development of a novel platform technology of high energy efficiency SiC-MOSFETs.

The SJ layers will help to increase the devices channel densities (decreasing the cell size).

Moreover, the attempt to combine the SJ and the innovative source side design concepts, makes this project highly ambitious on its objectives with the expected result being a radical device platform for 3.3kV and above rated devices.

You will design experiments and perform them using laboratories and TCAD servers in Warwick and elsewhere.

You will be expected to write up research for publication.

You will be expected to deal with any management/ administration problems that may arise.

This post is based at the University of Warwick.

The successful candidate will be required to make occasional trips to collaborators/ specialist research facilities, so the willingness to travel occasionally is required.

There will be opportunities for presenting work at international conferences.

About You

You will have a PhD or equivalent (or nearing completion) in a relevant discipline (including a relevant branch of Materials Science/ Physics/ Electrical Engineering).

You will have good knowledge of Power Electronics and Devices, including TCAD semiconductor simulations experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

You will also have demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, both within and outside the University, to promote a collegial environment, while contributing to the life and community of the School through various duties, such as supporting offer holder days and outreach activities, which may occasionally require weekend work.

You must have a strong record of publications and research outputs in the Power Electronics and Devices field and the ability to contribute to the development of funding proposals.

You will have good IT skills including Microsoft Office and proven ability to use IT to write technical research papers and presentations.

It is desirable that you have an ability to teach, train and mentor junior researchers.

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

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow , at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

About The Department

The School of Engineering is one of the leading unified engineering schools in the UK and is currently ranked one of the top 10 engineering schools in all the major UK league tables.

The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.

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 Silver 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

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: Tuesday 28th April 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.

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

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.

The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).

All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.

This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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