Research Fellow: AI-Enabled Programmable Fibre-Laser Arrays

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to join the HiPPo Programme, developing AI-enabled programmable coherent fibre-laser arrays.

You will combine experimental photonics with numerical modelling and modern machine-learning techniques to measure, predict and control spatial optical fields, including beam shaping and coherent beam combination.

Qualifications

• The candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have strong research credentials in photonics or lasers.
• Application of coherent optics, coherent beam combination, or programmable optical systems is desirable.
• Experience with scientific programming and numerical modelling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research within the HiPPo programme.
• Analyse experimental and computational results and publish findings.
• Develop experimental systems and apply AI/ML techniques for optical inference and optimisation.

Skills

PhD in photonics/physics/engineering

Experimental photonics

Machine learning experience

Numerical modelling

Education

PhD in photonics/oetoelectronics/physics/engineering

Tools

Scientific programming

Numerical modelling tools

Job description

The Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to join the HiPPo Programme, developing AI-enabled programmable coherent fibre-laser arrays.

You will combine experimental photonics with numerical modelling and modern machine-learning techniques to measure, predict and control spatial optical fields, including beam shaping and coherent beam combination.