Postdoctoral Research Associate

6 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Aston University Full time

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to work in the field of mode-locked fibre lasers at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT). You will join Dr Auro M. Perego, RAEng, Research Fellow at AIPT, and you will work in the framework of an EPSRC project collaborating with academic partners in Europe also through research visits to their labs.

By joining AIPT you will be part of one of the largest research centres in photonics in UK and in Europe. AIPT is an internationally recognised institution at the forefront of research in several fields of photonics including optical communications, optical sensing and signal processing, fibre lasers, semiconductor lasers, and nanophotonics.

**What we offer**:

- Aston 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 of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.



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