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    We're seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join our Microphotonics team within our world-leading Time & Frequency department .

    We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

    You will be joining our Microphotonics team at an exciting time – we are leading the national effort to develop compact and chip-based microresonator -based frequency combs, or microcombs , as part of the UK Quantum Technologies Flagship Programme .

    Microcombs are a game- changer in:

    • Astronomy
    • Health monitoring
    • Explosives detection
    • Telecoms
    • Lidar and radar, and
    • Gravity sensing with portable optical clocks.

    As Higher Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role at the forefront of bringing these remarkable new technologies to fruition. You'll enjoy collaborat ing with prominent s cientists and e ngineers at our state-of-the-art laboratories , to commercialise microcombs and incorporate them into exciting new technologies such as portable optical clocks and handheld real-time multispecies trace detectors based on dual-comb spectroscopy .

    Excitingly, this role provides the opportunity to publish your work in high-impact academic journals and present it at prestigious international conferences, contributing to a rapidly growing field of research.

    Key responsibilities :

    • Contributing to world -leading science and development of disruptive technologies
    • Shar ing your learnings
    • Develop ing new and existing partnerships with academia and industry
    • Act ing as an ambassador for our work externally and promot ing our capabilities
    We believe that diversity and unique perspectives are key to the success of our science projects. For this role, we particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in STEM disciplines, in particular women, disabled, black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.

    Reporting to a Senior Scientist, you'll enjoy responsibility for the development of chip-based microcombs and their applications. You'll utilise your analytical and technical skills to contribute toward achieving a self-refer enced frequency comb on a chip, as well as chip-based dual-comb spectroscopy, which push the boundaries of photonic integrated circuit technology .

    To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

    Essential:

    PhD or equivalent in experimental physics with a focus on optics
    2-3 years of recent experience designing and building your own experimental setups involving lasers, optical components and optical and electronic test equipment
    Recording, analysing and disseminating data
    Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the abilityto simplify complex technical concepts
    Team player with a proactive, never-fail attitude in the face of ambiguous situations

    Highly desirable:

    The following skills would be advantageous , although training can be provided.

    Programming , particularly in Python and LabVIEW
    S imulating optical modes , using COMSOL or Lumerical
    Experience with simulating non - linear optical processes , such as microcomb or supercontinuum generation
    Experience with designing and building electronic circuits, particularly for RF
    Familiarity with integrated microphotonics fabrication techniques
    Experience with CAD, preferably using SolidWorks

    P lease note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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