英国南安普顿大学高性能复合玻璃和纤维制造方向博士后招聘

　　英国南安普顿大学高性能复合玻璃和纤维制造方向博士后招聘

　　Research Fellow – Compound glass and fibre fabricationFibre & Systems Group

　　Location: Highfield Campus

　　Salary: £30,942 to £33,797 Per annumFull Time Fixed Term (until 30/06/2021)

　　Closing Date: Thursday 07 May 2020

　　Interview Date: To be confirmed

　　Reference: 1262820PN

　　Optoelectronics Research Centre

　　We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with prior experience in compound, non-silica glass fabrication and/or optical fibre fabrication to develop ground-breaking new types of optical fibres. You will work at the University of Southampton, a research-led institution in the top one percent of world Universities, within the renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre, where most of the special optical fibres in existence today have been invented.

　　You will be working on the development of novel non-silica-based hollow core fibres for application in thermography, nonlinear optics, mid-IR power delivery and high power lasers. You will be responsible for the development of fabrication processes and of novel mid-IR guiding fibre structures to be produced using commercially available or in-house developed glasses. You will be also responsible for characterising the thermo-mechanical, optical and spectroscopic properties of the fabricated glasses and fibres, and to assist existing collaborators on the development of applications using these fibres.

　　Applicants must have PhD in Physics/Engineering/Material Science/Chemistry or equivalent professional qualifications and experience and relevant postgraduate/post-doctoral or industrial experience in the fabrication of optical fibres and/or glass science. A hands-on approach and excellent experimental skills are required, along with a keen interest in developing new physical ideas from proof-of-principle to implementation. A strong background in optics and in mid-IR science is desirable. The applicants are expected to work as part of a cohesive and ambitious team, to contribute to write funding bids and generate new research ideas.

　　Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the Zepler Institute. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze. We gives full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities.

　　The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non- essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

　　The salary, from £30,942 to £33,797 per annum, will be commensurate with experience and at the Level 4 of the University Education, Research and Enterprise scale. The appointment is for a 1-year period, starting in June 2020 or soon thereafter.

　　Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Prof Francesco Poletti: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk

　　Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

　　subject to qualifying criteria

　　Application Procedure:

　　You should submit your completed online application form at https: // jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1262820PN on all correspondence.