Optical Communications R&D Scientist (Signal Processing)

Physics World; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension provision

Nursery access

Job summary

Fraunhofer CAP in Glasgow, UK, invites applications for an Optical Communications Researcher with expertise in signal processing. The role focuses on applied R&D in photonics, lasers and optical systems, with emphasis on optical communications.

Candidates will work on simulation, coding and experimental tests, collaborate with industrial partners, and help secure funding from industry, Innovate UK and the EU.

Qualifications

• Strong academic or industrial R&D record in optical and/or RF communications, signal processing and photonics.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to defined timescales.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulation, coding and experimental tests of optical communication systems.
• Develop new project ideas and help secure funding from industry, Innovate UK and the EU.
• Manage R&D projects and work with industrial partners to deliver applied outcomes.

Skills

Signal processing

Optical communications

RF communications

Education

PhD in photonics/communications

Job description

Fraunhofer CAP in Glasgow, UK, invites applications for an Optical Communications Researcher with expertise in signal processing. The role focuses on applied R&D in photonics, lasers and optical systems, with emphasis on optical communications.

Candidates will work on simulation, coding and experimental tests, collaborate with industrial partners, and help secure funding from industry, Innovate UK and the EU.