Professors: Compound Semi Conductor & Creative Industries

About Cardiff University

Cardiff University is proud to be one of the leading innovation-driven universities in the UK, with a strong global-civic outlook. We are ranked 11th in the UK for research impact by REF2021, supported by a culture of curiosity, connection and responsibility.

The Cardiff University environment for research and innovation aligned to Global Talent Fellowships is unique. We have outstanding innovation-focused facilities that support fundamental research, cocreation with external partners, and research translation.

Strong networks are a key feature of working at Cardiff. Successful candidates will demonstrate close engagement with public and private stakeholders and deep collaboration with academia, , and industrial clusters in support of innovation. These elements are critical to  drive rapid success for growth, productivity, and well-being.

We are proud to be deeply futures facing, with Wales’ Well-Being of Future Generations Act putting sustainable development at the heart of the country’s decision-making. This goes hand-in-hand with creativity and problem-solving through research and innovation, spanning boundaries beyond disciplines to tackle challenges that will make a difference to our world.

Global Talent Professors  will play a major role in shaping the future of our university, supporting us to create a lasting impact, and realise our vision for the future in areas aligned to translational science, clean energies, and engineering. This is a significant opportunity to work at the heart of a connected community in which partnerships spark innovation.