This Research Associate post is for a role in the Integrated Photonics group at the Institute of Photonics, aligned with RAEng funded research on visible light photonic integrated circuits and integration. The post will require expertise in the design, fabrication and measurement of heterogeneously integrated photonic integrated circuits.
FTE: 0.2 (7 hours/week)
Term: Fixed (31st August 2025)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of research activities as part of a team, on visible light photonic integrated circuits and integration. The post will require expertise in the design and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits, heterogeneous integration techniques and transfer printing, and the optical characterisation of opto-electronic devices. The post will be under the general supervision of the line manager; with responsibility to input as a team member to administrative activities; to assist where required with relevant teaching and knowledge exchange activities.
As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will:
1. Develop research objectives and proposals.
2. Play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project.
3. Conduct individual and/or collaborative research.
4. Contribute to the development of new research methods.
5. Identify sources of funding and contribute to securing funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals.
6. Write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues.
7. Disseminate results via peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at conferences.
8. Join external networks to share information and ideas.
9. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching efforts.
10. Supervise student projects, provide advice to students, and contribute to teaching as required.
11. Contribute to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees.
12. Engage in continuous professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in integrated photonics devices and heterogeneous integration methods, and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, disseminate results, and prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
For informal enquiries, please contact Fraunhofer UK/RAEng Chair in Chipscale Photonics, Professor Michael Strain (michael.strain@strath.ac.uk).
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