Lecturer in Microelectronic Systems Design and Implementation
| Company: | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S10 2TN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
University of Sheffield
The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks to appoint a Lecturer
(equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Microelectronic Systems Design and
Implementation, with specific expertise in microelectronic systems architecture and
digital implementation. We are seeking a systems architect with deep implementation
understanding capable of leading architectural decisions across SoC design, sensor
integration, data conversion, hardware-software co-design, and the partitioning of
mission workloads under power, thermal and system technology co-optimisation (STCO)
constraints. The remit spans on-chip integration through to board-level integration in
heterogeneous systems, supported by hands-on implementation experience across digital
VLSI, embedded systems, low-level firmware, and where relevant, high-speed PCB design.
We are interested in candidates with experience of designing, implementing and
validating digital integrated circuits, subsystems or board-level integrated platforms,
including participation in silicon tape-outs through industrial product development or
academic multi-project-wafer programmes (e.g. Europractice, eFabless, TinyTapeout),
and substantive high-speed PCB design and integration where the heterogeneous-
integration boundary extends to board level. Experience that combines architectural
decision-making with hands-on implementation is particularly welcomed; expertise
spanning sensor integration and data conversion, processor or accelerator architecture,
debug and telemetry, hardware-software co-design, or low-level firmware development is
valued.
Why this role is distinctive:
● You will have the opportunity to build an independent academic research
programme.
● You will have access to a major national semiconductor initiative through CHIMES².
● You will work within a growing ecosystem of industrial and government partners
shaping the UK’s semiconductor capability.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in shaping the future of Sheffield’s
semiconductor and integrated systems curriculum across undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes, including teaching in microelectronic systems design,
computer and embedded systems architecture, and verification and test strategies.
This post offers meaningful leverage on UK semiconductor capability through CHIMES²
and the national heterogeneous integration agenda, demonstrator and co-design
programmes, semiconductor curriculum renewal, industrial engagement, and training of
the next generation of analogue and mixed-signal designers; these are areas in which the
successful candidate could make substantial national contributions over a decade and
beyond.
What you’ll have access to:
You will be supported in establishing an internationally competitive research programme
through access to:
● An experienced microelectronics research group, with industry-standard EDA
infrastructure (Cadence, Siemens EDA, Synopsys), chip design and characterisation
facilities, and opportunities for engagement with the CHIMES² industrial partner
network for collaboration, translation and impact.
● Established pathways to MPW fabrication through Europractice and other national
and international semiconductor initiatives.
● Pathways to compete for doctoral funding through School-funded studentships,
Doctoral Landscape Awards, CHIMES² doctoral training activities and wider UKRI-
funded programmes.
● School-level mentoring and career-development support, together with the
University’s Academic Career Pathway and its routes to promotion.
We welcome applications from candidates returning to work after a career break, and
from candidates interested in part-time/job-share working.
We offer benefits, including: competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pension
scheme, flexible working, development and wellbeing opportunities, retail discounts, and
more. You can find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.
Information for international candidates and support is available here:
https://sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/induction/before/international.
Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Sheffield to take up the post
(subject to eligibility and University policy).
https://sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/induction/removal-expenses
We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and
student experience.
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