Research Associate

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Greater London is seeking a Research Associate to join the ERC-Advanced project on light interaction with synthetic metamaterials. The successful candidate will work with a cross-disciplinary team to develop ultrafast optical experiments and contribute to the characterization of photonic materials. Opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits are offered. The role emphasizes research publication and attracting external funding.

Benefits

39 days off per year

Generous pension schemes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong background in nanophotonics and ultrafast experiments.
• Experience with light modulators and metamaterial characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultrafast optical experiments for optical metamaterials.
• Characterise time-varying photonic metamaterials.
• Assist with analysis of experimental data.

Skills

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Photonic metamaterials

Structured light generation

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

The post arises from the ERC-Advanced project “Light interaction with synthetically moving metamaterials‑LUMINOUS” at Imperial College London with the objective of advancing our understanding of materials that vary in time and synthetic motion. The successful applicant will be expected to work with Professor Riccardo Sapienza and our experimental collaborators to develop experiments in the field of metamaterials that vary in space and time.More details at .

At Research Associate level: To carry out research programmes in photonic metamaterials, nanophotonics, ultrafast spectroscopy and structured light generation, undertake project management and/or supervise multi‑disciplinary teams.

The Research Associate will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.

The main duties will include:

• Develop ultrafast optical experiments to study optical metamaterials, to structure light in space and time using spatial light modulators and digital micromirrors, and to use it to modulate materials.
• Characterisation of time‑varying photonic metamaterials to identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data.
• Assist with the analysis of data.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector‑leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).