Research Fellow in Non-linear Photonic Materials

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

29 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Application closing date: 29/01/2024
Salary: £37,841 per annum
Job category/type: Research

The School of Mathematics & Physics at Queen’s 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 such as barium titanate and lithium niobate to be subsequently micro transfer printed in a collaboration with the 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’s, 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 about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant subject area of ferroelectrics/optics/photonics.
• Specific, relevant research experience to include:
  • Demonstrated expertise in the use of pulsed laser deposition of perovskite oxides such as ferroelectrics.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the electrical functional characterisation of non-linear materials.
• Experience performing original research, demonstrated through a record of invention, original publications in top-tier journals, and conference papers and presentations.

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

This is a full time fixed term post available for up to 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’s 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.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s 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 via [email protected]  

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Country

United Kingdom

City

Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Where to apply

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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363303/research-fellow-in-…

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City

Belfast, Northern Ireland

STATUS: EXPIRED