About King's College London

King's College London is one of the UK's leading Russell Group universities, renowned for excellence in research, innovation, and education. The Department of Engineering is rapidly expanding its research activities in information processing systems, robotics, telecommunications, biomedical engineering, and semiconductor technologies. Through international collaborations and major UKRI-funded initiatives, King's offers researchers an outstanding environment for scientific innovation and career development. King's College London

Post Overview

Selection Process

Selection generally includes:

• Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and research experience
• Evaluation of publications and technical expertise
• Assessment of essential and desirable criteria
• Interview (technical/research discussion)
• Document verification
• Final appointment subject to eligibility and right to work requirements. King's College London

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

Essential Qualifications

• PhD awarded (or near completion) in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

Essential Skills

• Strong background in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design
• Experience with HDL (Verilog/VHDL)
• Knowledge of EDA tools such as:
  • Cadence
  • Synopsys
  • Mentor Graphics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong publication record in leading IEEE journals/conferences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. King's College London

Desirable Skills

• PLLs and Clock Generation
• ADC/Data Converter Design
• IC Tape-out
• Silicon Bring-up
• Chip Testing
• Low-power Analog IC Design
• Wireless and Wireline Communication Systems
• Intelligent Computing Hardware Design. King's College London

Who Can Apply?

Applications are suitable for:

• PhD holders in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering
• Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting award
• Researchers with Analog IC Design experience
• Mixed Signal Circuit Designers
• Semiconductor Researchers
• VLSI Engineers
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• International applicants meeting UK employment requirements. King's College London

Why Apply?

Benefits include:

• Work on the prestigious UKRI-funded CHIMES² programme
• Opportunity to develop next-generation semiconductor technologies
• Collaborate with leading UK research institutions and industry partners
• Professional development entitlement (minimum 10 days/year)
• Access to King's Centre for Research Staff Development
• International research collaborations
• Excellent publication opportunities
• Fixed-term research appointment with competitive salary
• Work in one of the UK's top research universities. King's College London

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

1. Visit the official application page.
2. Register/Login to the King's recruitment portal.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Upload:
   • Updated CV
   • Supporting Statement
5. Submit the application before the closing date.

Applications should clearly demonstrate how the applicant satisfies the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. King's College London

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