KTP Associate – Semiconductor Device Engineer

Heriot-Watt University

Full time Engineers
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Location
Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
June 14, 2026

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The KTP Associate will investigate aspects of semiconductor-based photodiodes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • The vision for this project is to embed in-house capability for specification, design and industrialisation of critical semiconductor photodetector devices, strengthening resilience and enabling new, differentiated products. The post holder is required to:
  • Work with colleagues and the manager to devise and perform experiments, modelling and analysis consistent with the goals of the project.
  • Design and development of semiconductor-based detectors.

    • Education, Qualifications and Experience 

    The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical understanding and an experimental background in semiconductor optoelectronics or closely related field.

    Essential Criteria 

  • Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics or a relevant area of electrical engineering. (Applicants should ...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full time
    • Category
      Engineers
    • Date Posted
      June 14, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      July 24, 2026