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Job reference 23/111417
Date posted 13/11/2023
Application closing date 30/11/2023
Salary \xc2\xa337,841 per annum
Job category/type Research
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Research Fellow in Non-linear photonic materials

Job description

The School of Mathematics & Physics at Queen\xe2\x80\x99s University Belfast is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to support the delivery of the US-Ireland R&D Partnership project VIBRANT (Visible Light-wave Generation and Manipulation through Non-Linear Waveguide Technology). The vision for the project is to create a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) with an integrated laser and second harmonic generation elements to deliver green light.


In this role you will take a lead in the selection, deposition (primarily by pulsed laser deposition), characterisation and testing of second harmonic generation materials and collaborate with project partners in the other work packages to assist in the realisation of the PIC.


The post holder will be expected to undertake travel/trips to the collaborators during the post.


VIBRANT is a collaboration between Queen\xe2\x80\x99s, Tyndall National Institute/Munster Technological University and Ohio State University and is co-funded by NI Department for the Economy, Science Foundation Ireland and the National Science Foundation.


The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• A relevant degree in physical sciences or engineering.
• Have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in optics/photonics.
• Specific, relevant research experience to include:
  • Experience performing original research, demonstrated through a record of invention, original publications in top-tier journals, and conference papers and presentations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the use of pulsed laser deposition of perovskite oxides.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the characterisation of crystalline thin films with X-ray diffraction.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the use of photolithographic and/or electron beam lithography for the creation of either passive or active instruments/devices.
  
  

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.


This post is fixed term for 3 years. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen\xe2\x80\x99s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.


Queen\xe2\x80\x99s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.


We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/


Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Robert Bowman at r.m.bowman@qub.ac.uk


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