KTP Associate – Semiconductor Device Engineer

Heriot-Watt University • Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom • Posted June 07, 2026

Location Midlothian, Scotland

Job Type Full time

Category Engineers

Posted June 07, 2026

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 ...
            

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