Research Assistant in Integrated Photonic Systems

Job title:

Research Assistant in Integrated Photonic Systems

Company

University College London

Job description

About usWe invite applications for one (1) Research Assistant (RA) in Integrated Photonics to work on the EPSRC Open Fellowship entitled Programmable and Robust Optical frequency combs to empower Stability and Precision for sEnsing and Communication Technologies (PROSPECT).This fellowship investigates a new class of optical frequency comb (OFC) generator that offers tuneable tone spacing (repetition rate), programmable spectrum shape and robustness to environmental perturbation. This project is supported by 11 academic and industrial partners across the full value chain from devices, system integration to applications.About the roleThe successful candidate will work alongside the research team and collaborators on defining key performance indicators (KPI) and developing photonic integrated circuits and test measures as well as explore applications in microwave and optical communications. The research work builds upon the research team’s expertise on low-noise signal processing and the state-of-the-art facilities established within UCL Institute of Communications and Connected Systems (ICCS).The postholder will participate in the design and development of PIC-based low-noise laser and frequency combs and their applications in microwave and photonic systems.This post is available from November 2024 for 24 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available. The salary range is UCL Grade 6B.25-28 (£38,357 – £41,005 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance).About youThe successful applicant should have a MRes in Photonics or similar. Knowledge and hands-on experimental experience of photonic integrated circuit design and testing is essential, as well as knowledge of laser physics, nonlinear optics, distortion and noise from electronic and optoelectronic devices.The successful candidate will possess programming skills in MATLAB or Python, for automated result acquisition, data processing and data analysis.Knowledge of low noise optical/electronic signal generation, analysis and processing to enable high speed data transmission and sensing is desirable, as well as hands-on experience with design, test, and development of integrated comb sources and PIC-based subsystems.Please access the full job description at the bottom of the page to learn more about the requirements for the role.Application details:

• To apply for the role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the page
• Applications close on 25th October 2024 at 23:59
• Informal enquiries regarding this post can be addressed to Dr Zhixin Liu

. 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

£38357 – 41005 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:17:24 GMT

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