About this role
Duration: 33 Month Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Peter Gammon at [email protected]
Background Checks
This role will require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) and this will include undertaking a basic DBS check. This will need to be completed before any work can commence.
This KTP is an exciting and ambitious project which seeks to develop test methodologies for assessing the performance of the latest wide band gap semiconductor devices in high radiation environments, such as space. This position is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK, aimed at driving impactful collaboration between academic expertise and industry.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing new robust WBG Device testing protocols using in-house laser excitation tool; benchmarking results of laser induced damage to that of radiation from a synchrotron; alignment of novel procedures to existing industry standards and protocols; developing high quality training data.
This role is based full-time at Radtest Ltd’s premises, Harwell, OX11 0GD.
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 4th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
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