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Research Assistant in Integrated Photonic Systems

UCL

Location: London
Salary: £38,357 to £41,005
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 14th October 2024
Closes: 25th October 2024
Job Ref: B04-05525

About us

We 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 role

The 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 you

The 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.

Application details:

  • Applications close on 25th October 2024 at 23:59
  • Please access the application link for the full job description and contact details for enquiries about the post

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits.

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We 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 : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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