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Location: Aston University Main CampusSalary: £37,099 to £39,347 per annumGrade: Grade 08Contract Type: Fixed Term (48 months)Basis: Full TimeClosing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 05 September 2024Interview Date: Thursday 19 September 2024Reference: 0402-24Release Date: Thursday 18 July 2024We are seeking a Research Associate to join in the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) one of the world’s leading photonics research centres. AiPT comprises a vibrant team of researchers guided by world-leading academics with strong industry expertise and experience. AiPT cultivates an environment where academics, post-doctoral researchers and students cooperate to overcome major scientific challenges in a welcoming and collegial atmosphere. Our successful track record of scientific achievements ranges from nanophotonics, nonlinear photonics, and fibre lasers to medical lasers and bio-sensing for healthcare and the high-speed optical communications technology that underpins the internet and the digital economy.It has recently been recognised that the fabrication of a range of emerging photonic microdevices promising to revolutionise computer, communication, and sensing technologies must be performed with unprecedented picometre (one-hundredth of the atomic size) precision.You will be involved in the experimental and theoretical development of a new technology called Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics (SNAP), enabling this astonishing picometre fabrication precision. You will also be assisting in the supervision of PhD students and writing high quality scientific papers and research proposals.For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Misha Sumetsky (Professor) at .What we offerAston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.Excellent training and development opportunities.A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailersGreat family-friendly policiesOn-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership availableFurther information on our Benefits and Rewards can be foundFurther details:Aston University
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