THz Science & Technology Network

In recognition of the growing interaction between ultra high speed microelectronics, advanced radioastronomy
and imaging using nonionising THz radiation, the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk), through its Microelectronics and Nanostructures (M&N) activity, is seeking to make appointments in the general area of TeraHertz Space technology.

Future Terahertz technologies for space applications will require ultra sensitive semiconductor and superconducting electronics (HEB/SIS), detectors, sources and systems. Advanced semiconductor materials will enable the development of new devices and systems which will fulfill these needs, and will undoubtedly contribute to new areas of electrooptical technology. Existing capability within the group covers the DC to ~ 1 THz using a wide range of devices which exploit specialist material growth. These include Gunn diodes design and materials, Low Temperature epitaxy for 1.55 μm technology, Quantum Cascade structures for photon emission and detection. In addition, exploration of tunable, narrowband semiconductor THz sources for use in multi pixel systems both in astronomy, security and biological applications are key drivers of the group’s research.

The research ethos of the M&N group is to pursue fundamental work which is applications led and it is clear that the development of these high bandwidth, high power devices will seed many advances in detection and imaging areas in the 300 GHz to 1THz region. The group has close ties with the Radio Astronomy Group within the School of Physics and Astronomy, with whom we are partners in the recently announced SKADS project (a £7.8m EU and PPARC funded project). This project brings £1.9 million to the School of E&EE. In order to capitalise on these strengths we wish to appoint a Professor and Lecturer in Terahertz Space Technology. These positions will help redirect and focus our device research. Candidates with a strong track record are encouraged to apply. Processing of quantum scale devices is highly specialised and the ability to demonstrate our final device product is crucial in the majority of the group’s research undertaking.

For further information concerning these posts, please contact Prof M. Missous: e.mail: m.missous@manchester.ac.uk (Tel + 44(0)161 200 4797) or Prof. Steve Williamson (Head of School: Tel.: +44(0)161 306 4703; e.mail: Steve.Williamson@manchester.ac.uk) or

Application forms and further particulars are available from our website
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/vacancies

If you are unable to go online you can request a hard copy of the details from the Faculty HR Office,
tel: (0161) 275 8837, email: Epshr@manchester.ac.uk

Closing date: 31 January 2007. Please quote relevant reference number.

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true
equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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