Research Fellow in Optical Communication Systems

University of Southampton; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Photonics

Optical communications

Optical fibres

Photonic components

System modelling

High-speed optical systems

Educación

PhD in fibre optics or photonics

Descripción del empleo

Research Fellow in Optical Communication Systems

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow to work on novel technologies and applications of fibre communication systems.

Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s Russell group research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. You will work in the world leading Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. The Telecommunications Systems Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for experimentation in photonic systems and provides direct access to the UK’s National Dark Fibre Facility, a unique geographically distributed transmission facility dedicated to research, linking together four top British universities.

You will contribute to research projects that experimentally investigate communication systems using state-of-the-art optical technologies, including novel amplifiers, integrated photonic components, and hollow-core and multi-core optical fibres. Your research will explore the potential of these technologies in future communication systems. This will require an in-depth understanding of the physical characteristics of optical fibres and devices, and the ability to develop innovative ways to deploy them in network configurations. You will work closely with project partners and other researchers within the group and across the ORC.

To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics and communications with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibres and systems. Ideally, you will also have experience in characterising optical fibres, photonic components, optical system modelling and/or the design and experimentation of high-speed optical communication systems.

You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data, reporting your findings succinctly and working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. Previous postdoctoral experience is favoured but not necessary.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Periklis Petropoulos on [e-mail] .

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.