Senior Research Fellow in Massive Space Division Multiplexing for Optical Fibre Communication Systems

Job title:

Senior Research Fellow in Massive Space Division Multiplexing for Optical Fibre Communication Systems

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering wishes to appoint a Senior Research Fellow to work on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship “Beyond Exabit Optical Communications: towards transceiver integration” (2024-27). This is a UCL-led research programme with leading industrial and academic partners. This position is at UCL, to work with the Optical Networks Group.This programme envisages how to transform spatial division multiplexing (SDM) technology to drive future optical networks by addressing the key issue overlooked by the research community since the introduction of SDM concepts: optical transceivers must undergo >100-fold integration to enable the benefits of multi-mode/core.We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow to take the leadership in the development and application of digital signal processing in massive parallel optical transmission systems.About the roleThe postholder will be expected to take the lead on the development of new signal processing, coding and detection methods for massive parallel optical transmission systems. They will carry out research into the design of SDM transceivers and high-speed transmission links including:

• New approaches to the design of spatial-adaptable optical transceivers addressing dynamic requirements: throughput and distance
• Quantify fundamental limits to spatial-domain scalability, in the linear and nonlinear regimes
• Develop spatial-domain transceivers capable of operating on different space cardinality
• Develop signal processing algorithms

They will also lead transmission experiments to validate the simulation models and develop simulation models in MATLAB and Python for optical communication systems and networks.The post is available for 23 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available. The salary available is Grade 8.38 (£51,474 per annum inclusive of London Allowance).About youThe successful applicant should have a PhD in Electronic Engineering or related discipline with an excellent research track record and high quality publications in one or more of the following areas: digital signal processing, space-division multiplexing, and experimental demonstration of high-capacity transmission. Knowledge of machine learning techniques for optical networks is desirable.Given that research will be disseminated at conferences and through journal papers, the applicant should have excellent written and spoken English, and presentation skills.Application details:

• To apply for the role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom or top of the page
• Applications close on 16th August 2024 at 23:59
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
• Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Filipe Ferreira at

. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at .What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here :Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.Available documents

Expected salary

£51474 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:40:04 GMT

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