Nanofabrication Technician

About C-PIC

The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) at the University of Southampton has a shared vision: to take Silicon Photonics technologies from research labs to everyday life by enabling ubiquitous Silicon Photonics solutions.

The aim of the C-PIC team is to provide a Silicon Photonics fabrication service to researchers from across the globe, centred around unique cleanroom capabilities in Southampton, UK (). Our group has a culture centred around the team and is very supportive of one another and you will play a fundamental role in the success of the cutting‑edge research that C‑PIC supports.

We are seeking a Nanofabrication Technician who is passionate about supporting cutting‑edge technology in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues. You will be self‑motivated, a strong communicator, a strong problem‑solver, flexible, able to work both individually and as part of a team, and able to manage time efficiently. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, working on the fabrication/development of devices for cutting‑edge future technologies using our state‑of‑art cleanroom facilities.

You will be able to develop your career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.

35 hours per week, flexible within 8 AM – 9 PM, with the expectation to work 2 days 5 PM – 9 PM.

• Operate day‑to‑day tools housed within the world‑class cleanroom facility for fabrication of state‑of‑the‑art Silicon Photonics devices for C‑PIC users, as well as internal research and enterprise projects.
• Plan and progress work activities, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.

• Experience in a laboratory environment with proven experience of successfully planning and progressing work activities.
• A degree in a science‑related subject or equivalent industry experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of Silicon Photonics device fabrication is desirable.

Full training is provided, along with the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops to deepen your knowledge. As a key member of the C‑PIC delivery team, you will benefit from a financial training allowance to support your personal and professional development, including in areas such as EDI, innovation, and digitisation.

For general enquiries please contact Ms Eleni Tsandiou ().

Apply by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on or  quoting the job number.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity. The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development.