Flexible Optical Communications Research Fellow

University of Southampton

Southampton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre seeks a Research Fellow to work on novel technologies and applications of fibre communication systems. You will contribute to projects involving state-of-the-art optical technologies, including amplifiers, integrated photonic components, and hollow-core/multi-core fibres, within a leading research environment.

You will collaborate with project partners and researchers across the ORC, have access to world-class facilities, and contribute

Qualifications

Strong background in photonics and communications with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibres and systems.
Experience in characterising optical fibres, photonic components, optical system modelling and/or the design and experimentation of high-speed optical communication systems.
Proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data, reporting findings succinctly and working as part of a collaborative research team.
PhD or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. Postdoctoral experience is favoured but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Research projects that experimentally investigate communication systems using state-of-the-art optical technologies.
Develop innovative ways to deploy optical fibres and components in network configurations.
Collaborate with project partners and researchers within the ORC.