Senior Optoelectronics Researcher — Portable Raman Sensor

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE is seeking a Senior Research Assistant in Optoelectronics to contribute to the development and calibration of a portable Raman spectroscopy device for non-invasive durian quality assessment. The role focuses on integrating the laser module, narrow-band optical filters, and detectors to accurately detect key spectral markers, essential to the project.

The postholder will participate in system optimisation, field-readiness testing, and ensure data

Qualifications

• Experience in optical or laser engineering.
• Instrumentation development experience.
• Experience in experimental testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate a portable Raman spectroscopy device for non-invasive durian quality assessment.
• Integrate laser module, narrow-band optical filters and detectors for spectral marker detection.
• Support system optimisation, field-readiness testing and data compatibility with AI models from project partners.

Skills

Optical engineering

Instrumentation development

Experimental testing

Job description

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE is seeking a Senior Research Assistant in Optoelectronics to contribute to the development and calibration of a portable Raman spectroscopy device for non-invasive durian quality assessment. The role focuses on integrating the laser module, narrow-band optical filters, and detectors to accurately detect key spectral markers, essential to the project.

The postholder will participate in system optimisation, field-readiness testing, and ensure data