University of Southampton
Enterprise Fellow, PIXEurope PDK Designer
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Job Description: PDK Engineer at CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC)
The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) team at the University of Southampton has a shared vision: to take silicon photonics technologies from research labs to everyday life by enabling ubiquitous silicon photonics solutions.
CORNERSTONE provides a silicon photonics fabrication service to researchers and innovators from across the globe, focused around our unique cleanrooms capabilities in Southampton, UK (www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk). We are seeking an experienced PDK Engineer with a technical background in graphene and/or silicon photonics for our role in the EU-funded project, PIXEurope.
Role Overview
- Passion for Research and Development: You will be passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and development in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues.
- Key Skills: You will be self-motivated, a skilled communicator, flexible, able to work both independently and as part of a large consortium, and to manage your time efficiently.
- Interpersonal Skills: You have good interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including both UK and EU PIXEurope consortium partners.
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Responsibilities
- Developing the PDK: You will be responsible for developing the Process Design Kit (PDK) and characterisation of the graphene on Silicon Photonics chips for the PIXEurope project.
- Project Representation: You will attend European project meetings and represent the project at relevant conferences and events.
- Team Collaboration: You will be part of a PDK team to develop the CORNERSONE platform. You will work with the project partners and internal process fabrication team to develop the technology.
- EDI Commitment: You will ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is embedded in all outreach, training, and marketing activities.
Opportunities
- Learning and Growth: You will be able to learn from some of the best researchers in the field and gain valuable, transferable skills in technical project management, as well as photonics device design and characterisation.
- University Environment: You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies.
- Career Development: You will be encouraged to develop your career and play a fundamental role in the success of our cutting-edge technology, within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.
- Flexible Working: You will have the opportunity to discuss flexible and hybrid working patterns.
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Qualifications
- Experience: Experience in European (or equivalent complex large consortia) projects and photonics device design, mask layout and device characterisation is essential.
- Education: A PhD in silicon photonics or graphene is desirable.
- Track Record: A proven track-record in PDK design with demonstrated experience in establishing a technology service is desirable.
Employment Details
- Funding: This post is initially funded until 31st May 2030. Depending on the success the role has, there is the possibility of a further extension.
Contact
For an informal discussion of the role, please contact Dr Emre Kaplan (a.e.kaplan@soton.ac.uk).
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