Professor in Physics (Optical Fibres)

Job title:

Professor in Physics (Optical Fibres)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint an outstanding researcher as a Professor in Optical Fibres who will contribute to and expand the capabilities of the department in this area and be a full member of the Department and of the Optical Fibres Group .About the roleThis represents an outstanding opportunity for a visionary and ambitious researcher to make use of the facilities for novel optical fibres at the University to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.You will become a part of the vibrant community of researchers in optical fibres within the Department. Research programmes revolve around collaboration, shared equipment and facilities, and shared learning, streamlining the process of getting new research programmes off the ground. The role is to establish an independent and leading research activity in the broader field of optical fibres, in an area aligned with both University and funder priorities.The role includes management/leadership and teaching responsibilities.About youYou will:

• Be imaginative and self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Have an active, internationally recognised research programme in the broader area of optical fibres and a proven track record of innovative thinking and high impact publication in any aspect of optical fibres and their applications.
• Posses a collegiate approach to academia, paired with a passion for excellence, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in gaining external funding from different sources, building a research group and in identifying and solving important research problems.
• Be able to pursue a research programme in the area of experimental optical fibres, complementing but extending existing activities within the department and making use of the facilities within the department.

Additional InformationAs well as conducting cutting-edge externally funded research as a part of a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of taught courses at undergraduate level and to supervise doctoral students.The University of Bath is a leading research-intensive University. In the recent REF2021 assessment, 96% of the Department’s submitted research activity was judged world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance, and rigour. The Department consists of over 40 academic staff with over 80 postdoctoral researchers & PhD students, and graduates approximately 130 undergraduate students each year. Both the Department and the University are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. The Department aims to become both more diverse and more inclusive, and candidates who can contribute in that regard are particularly encouraged to apply.Optical fibres research at the University dates from the mid-1990’s, with a dedicated fibre fabrication facility having been established in 1998. This facility is unique in the UK in being dedicated to microstructured and hollow-core optical fibres.Over the years, the university’s research in this area has led directly to the development of several new industries and numerous companies. Our track record of innovative and successful research has led to many highly-cited papers and to highly-rated REF impact case studies.Application informationIn addition to the application form, please upload the following for the second shortlisting stage:

• your CV
• a statement describing proposed research activities and including comments on your fit to the department and your plans regarding research funding (maximum two pages A4)
• a statement discussing your approach to undergraduate teaching (maximum one page A4)

Please note we are also recruiting for up to two posts as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Optical Fibres) https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?id=27039&forced=1For informal discussions: Jonathan Knight pysjck@bath.ac.uk ; William Wadsworth pyswjw@bath.ac.ukWhat we can offer you

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some relocation expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance , Visa Reimbursement , Interest-Free Loan .

Find out more about our benefits .We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff .Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.Email details to a friend
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We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

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Location

Bath

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:23:57 GMT

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