Professors: Compound Semi Conductor & Creative Industries

Professor in the area of Compound Semiconductors

Salary in range of £77,711 to £135,297, dependent on professorial salary band assessment.

This position is full-time and fixed term until 30 September 2030.

Open‑ended contracts will be explored with suitable candidates where appropriate to the role, any such arrangements would be subject to discussion and agreement during the recruitment process.

Cardiff University offers an environment where ambitious researchers can truly excel. As part of a leading Russell Group institution, you will benefit from world-class facilities, strong interdisciplinary networks, and a culture that champions bold, imaginative research. We are investing in emerging strengths and fostering collaborations that push boundaries and deliver solutions to global challenges.

Cardiff University is home to one of Europe’s leading centres for compound semiconductor research, offering state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a vibrant, industry‑connected ecosystem that drives innovation from fundamental discovery to commercial deployment. With the Institute for Compound Semiconductors embedded within the University’s £300M Innovation Campus, researchers benefit from cutting‑edge cleanrooms, advanced characterisation suites, and close collaboration with major industry partners such as IQE, Microchip, SPTS Technologies, and Newport Wafer Fab.

Cardiff’s specialist expertise spans epitaxial growth, semiconductor materials, high‑frequency devices, advanced circuit design, and optoelectronics, positioning the University at the forefront of technologies powering 5G, quantum systems, autonomous vehicles, and next‑generation communications. As the lead partner in multi-million-pound initiatives such as the EPSRC Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub, and the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Centre for Doctoral Training, Cardiff offers an unparalleled environment for ambitious academics eager to shape the future of global semiconductor innovation.

Your career development is central to our mission. At Cardiff, you will have access to tailored support, mentoring, and opportunities to work with partners across industry, government, and communities. Our collegial, collaborative culture values originality, encourages experimentation, and recognises the impact that research can have on society. This is a place where your ideas can flourish, and where your career can reach its full potential.

Full details on the role, including principal responsibilities and duties, and the knowledge, skills and experience needed for the role are included in the Information Pack for the role which can be downloaded below.