- BSc (or equivalent) in Physics/Engineering or related fields with experience of working in research environment.
- Practical experience with a broad range of laboratory equipment and techniques
- Experience in scientific and laboratory management
- Research experience utilising high speed electronics, FPGA, ADC, controlled impedance circuit board design
- Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures and of writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments. Knowledge of modelling of laser systems.
- Skills in 3D design and manufacture, electronics, optical design and implementation
- Skills in high speed and RF electronics design, manufacturing, implementation, and characterisation
- Ability to perform circuit simulations using SPICE packages
Research Technician - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College London
Description
We are looking for a Research Technician who will be responsible for technical support for the extensive range of experiments performed by the group particularly those based on development of plasma accelerators, particle sources and for laser-matter interaction studies. You will be responsible for all laboratory aspects of these studies, from target preparation, diagnostic development, hands-on supervision of staff and students, safety and day-to-day running of the studies.
You will be coordinating research, communicating with teams both from the John Adams Institute and other collaborators at differing levels and scientific/clinical knowledge. The successful candidate will therefore require a range of both high-level technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills.
You must meet the following criteria: