Professor in Photonics

Job title:

Professor in Photonics

Company

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Job description

The Aston institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is one of the largest photonics research centres in the UK. It was founded on the unique combination of advanced fibre grating based devices with state of the art optical communications research and has a proud track record of exploiting non-linear effects, from solitons to the nonlinear Fourier transform and from nonlinear optical loop mirrors to parametric amplification.Today AiPT pursues a diverse range of device and system-level topics at the leading edge of technology, including high-speed optical transmission, free space communications, signal processing, ultra-wide-band amplification, nonlinear photonics, fibre grating technology, fibre lasers, bio- and medical photonics, various fibre optic sensing applications, optical materials processing and nano-photonic materials. AiPT maintains active and fertile collaborations with industrial companies and academic institutions throughout the world. It has recently successfully expanded its activities, with brand new 1800 square metre state of the art laboratories and is now seeking an outstanding researcher to join AiPT to lead in current or emerging strategic priority areas.Applications are encouraged from candidates with outstanding track records in all areas of Photonics including, but not limited to, photonics device development, space communications, optical frequency comb technologies, free space communications, ultra-wide-band communications, new and emerging wavebands, data centre interconnects, optical access technologies, bio-medical applications of photonics and photonic sensing.As the successful applicant, you will join the established Aston institute of Photonic Technologies, currently comprising several key internationally renowned research groups including Optical Communications, Nonlinear Photonics, Optical Sensing, Nanoscale Photonics and Bio-medical photonics.You will develop an independent and sustainable research programme and will demonstrate that their unique capabilities offer synergies with, and collaborative opportunities for, existing AiPT groups, and opportunities to develop new research fields and technologies.You will have a background commensurate with appointment as a Professor of Photonics including strong and productive track records of:

• High quality international publications
• Invited and keynote presentations
• Productive research collaborations over all geographic scales
• Technology commercialisation, including intellectual property, with demonstrable impact
• Strong and fruitful engagement between industry and academia
• Maintenance of a portfolio of income sufficient to maintain a productive team
• Development and implementation of research strategy
• Contribution to relevant professional bodies
• Participation in conference organisation for major conferences (

1000 attendees), development of topical conference series (
200 attendees) or equivalent activities demonstrating international prestige * Mentorship of ECRs, junior staff members and students of all levels

• Nurturing an entrepreneurial culture amongst PGR, PDRAs, and academic staff
• Management and leadership of an organisational units encompassing multiple research leaders
• Development of constructive and inclusive research environment
• Development of new successful research related teaching programs

As the successful applicant you will, within two years, develop your own sustainable research programme in Photonics or a closely related, area, and will develop with the colleagues form AiPT new taught UG or PG programmes in communications, sensing, applied physics, or other programmes with links to Photonics with a particular focus of the needs of Aston’s stakeholders, or will integrate substantial teaching activities into appropriate existing programmes.Shortlisted candidates will present a compelling research vision highlighting the synergies of pursuing their research programme at Aston University, the added value to their own research, and the potential regional impact of their proposed portfolio of research activities. Whilst this position is open to any candidate with a track record in Photonics research, we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who wish to contribute to one of our existing research groups, or with substantial experience in one or more of the fields listed above.Potential applicants are welcome to contact the AiPT Director, Professor Sergei Turitsyn, or one of the deputy directors, Profs Andrew Ellis and Richard Hogg, in advance of an application to discuss this opportunity.The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance.Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, please visit our website.We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team.CompanyOur MissionTo be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.Our VisionIn 2020 Aston will have an international reputation as the source of the people and the ideas that will shape the businesses and the communities of tomorrow.We will be:

• Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world
• Exceptional in terms of our worldwide reputation for graduate employability – as a result of innovative teaching and placement opportunities
• Recognised for excellence in research that delivers real solutions for local and global challenges, develops research leaders and provides the foundations for new businesses
• Focused on the needs of business and the professions, with courses and research that build on our strengths
• Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
• Delivering our research and teaching in collaboration with international partners and innovative businesses
• A university with sustainability at the core of all we do, meeting world-class standards for environmental performance
• A welcoming community that is a great place to work and study.

Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research2020 StrategyWith its focus on the application of knowledge for economic and social benefit, Aston University has a distinct mission that sets it apart.Going forward to 2020, Aston must maintain its responsiveness to the needs of a changing world whilst remaining true to a distinctive, original purpose. Our strategy sets out aims and goals to ensure we are even more distinctive within a crowded and increasingly competitive environment.Divided into eight categories, the strategy states Aston’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, widening participation, producing research with real-world impact, building strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and equipping our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.Company info Telephone +(44)01212043000 Location ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
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Expected salary

£65632 – 101647 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:40:06 GMT

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