Research Fellow in Computational Electromagnetics

About us

This project brings together teams from Queen Mary University of London, University College London, University of Cambridge, University of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt University, and Imperial College London and aims to deliver transformative advancements in 3D nanoscale metamaterials by addressing critical challenges in energy-intensive applications such as integrated circuits, data centres, renewable energy systems, and the Internet of Things.

About the role

The Research Fellow in Computational Electromagnetics will be responsible for developing theoretical models and high-performance computer codes for modelling the interaction between electromagnetic waves and dielectric and plasmonic nano-structures. The Research Fellow will be part of Photonics Group, and work under Prof. Nicolae Panoiu supervision. The following is indicative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this post:

• Lead on the development of theoretical models and high-performance computer codes for describing the interaction between electromagnetic waves and dielectric and plasmonic nano-structures.
• Develop numerical algorithms and computer codes that can be used to model nonlinear optical effects pertaining to light-matter interaction.
• Validate the theoretical models and software tools by studying specific test problems.
• Regularly communicate and work in close collaboration with the post supervisor and national and international collaborators.
• Publish research in leading journals and present it at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and the presentation of results at progress meetings.
• Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.

The post is available for 19.5 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.

About you

A first degree in electrical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics and significant research experience in the area of theoretical and computational electromagnetics is required for this post. The candidate should have expert knowledge of one or more computational electromagnetics methods, including finite-difference time-domain method, finite-element methods in frequency and time domains, plane-wave expansion methods, multiple-scattering matrix method, and boundary integral methods. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant subject. They should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present technical information effectively to a range of audiences.

Knowledge of quantum and nonlinear optics is desirable, as well as knowledge of deep learning techniques pertaining to computational electromagnetics.

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.

Application details:

• Applications close on 14th August at 23:59
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the application link, as well as 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.

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

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