Research Associate in Digital ASIC Design

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro & Nano Systems (IMNS)

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: contract until 31 March 2028

Where curiosity becomes impact

This Research Associate position will contribute to the ADIA2 project within the IMNS institute at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by DSTL. The role is subject to DSTL security clearance checks and appointment will be subject to candidates successfully completing these checks as well as right to work in the UK checks.

• Tape-out experience – please note this is absolutely essential.
• Good grasp of the digital IC design flow.
• Good scripting skills (e.g. SKILL & Ocean Script).
• Good communication skills including writing technical reports/papers and presenting technical work.
• Ability and initiative to generate and test ideas.

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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.

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

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