Research Fellow in Ultra High Speed Microwave Photonic Integrated Circuits (PATTERN Programme)

Job title:

Research Fellow in Ultra High Speed Microwave Photonic Integrated Circuits (PATTERN Programme)

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London is seeking to appoint a high-calibre Research Fellow to join an EU research programme on ‘Next Generation Ultra High Speed Microwave Photonic Integrated Circuits using Advanced Hybrid Integration (PATTERN)’.UCL’s role within PATTERN is concentrating on two main work packages. One deals with the design and characterization of novel integrated photonic components and the other in developing two new demonstrators using the novel photonic integrated circuits developed within the programme.About the roleThe Research Fellow will work on modulator design and develop the optical phase lock loop demonstrator. This will include using software packages such as CST studio, and laboratory work for fully testing the OPLL performances.The Research Fellow will also work on the characterization of the PATTERN devices at high frequency and develop the wireless transmission THz system. It will involve experimental characterization using probe stations and network analysers and design a >100 Gb/s wireless transmission experiment.The main duty of the post is producing new research around photonic integrated circuit and photonic system. This will include both simulation work in particular high frequency designs and experimental work through characterization and experimental system demonstrations.The role is available from 1st January 2025 until 31st August 2026 in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.About youApplicants should have a PhD degree (or about to submit) in Electronic Engineering or a related field (Physics, Computer Science). A track record of high level research in Photonic systems and devices is essential, as is knowledge of wireless transmission systems and/or phase lock loops. Excellent working knowledge of a range of software including CST Studio, COMSOL Multiphysics and Lumerical is also required. Proven track record of grant publications is desirable.If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. The salary scale for Research Assistant (Grade 6B), point 25-28 is £38,357 – £41,005 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.Further Details:

• To apply for the role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom or top of the page
• Applications close on 7th November 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 Prof Cyril Renaud 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

£38357 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:53:31 GMT

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