Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: Up to 24 months

The Center for Electronic Frontiers (CEF) within the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering is accepting applications for a Research Associate with expertise in artificial intelligence for the design of electronic devices. The headquarters will be located at the King’s Buildings campus.

Opportunity:

This position is linked to the UKRI APRIL AI Hub which aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies, new microchip designs and systems engineering – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and more energy efficient electronics overall. As one of nine UKRI-funded AI centres, this is a highly visible program at both national and international levels.

The job holder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL Operations team to support the development of new AI capabilities, tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in the design, development and testing of advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically, the job holder will be able to develop artificial intelligence tools that can design and perform experiments in search of the best manufacturing parameter settings to create electronic devices with optimal performance and productivity; It extends from optimal “machine recipe” prediction to automated testing and productivity evaluation.

The post holder will have the ability to engage with world-leading experts in AI and electronics in Edinburgh and at other UK Higher Education (HE) institutions but also with industrial partners to ensure the relevance of their research in tackling the latest challenges in electronics.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and will be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active member of the team. The role will report to the APRIL Center Director (Principal Investigator), with ongoing engagement with other researchers in the Center as well as academic leaders.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis of up to 24 months.

A full list of the key responsibilities, knowledge, skills and experience required for this role can be found in the full job description below.

Your skills and qualities for success:

• A1^street An undergraduate degree and PhD in electronics, artificial intelligence, or a clearly related field, with a demonstrated connection to electronic devices, or closely related field or equivalent industry experience.
• A proven track record of research in the field of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on electronic device design or a closely related field.
• Experience presenting the results of research projects in the context of electronic device design and/or artificial intelligence; For example, a record of peer-reviewed journals and conference papers in the relevant field.
• Experience in AI tools for designing electronic devices
• Ability to adapt, accept new ideas, be prepared to face new challenges, and adjust plans to meet new priorities.

Apply before: 04/11/2025, at 23:59