EPAC Laser Scientist Industrial Placement Opportunity
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated physics undergraduate to join our team as an EPAC Laser Scientist Industrial Placement. This exciting opportunity will provide you with the chance to work on cutting-edge laser technology and contribute to the success of the EPAC project.
Key Responsibilities- Commissioning of state-of-the-art high power laser systems for research, including optomechanical installation, data acquisition, and optimization.
- Diagnosing and developing short-pulse output, including diagnostics alignment and verification.
- Computational work for laser design and simulation, including MATLAB and Opticstudio.
- Technical and scientific writing to document progress and produce reports.
- Operating the laser system to support research teams and user experiments.
- Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement.
- Required or have requested to take an industrial placement year.
- Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
- Able to commence employment in summer 2025.
- Minimum of two years of degree course in physics, or a closely related subject, with grades corresponding to a 2:1 or higher.
- A-level Maths or equivalent.
- A-level Physics or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic optics.
- Experimental physics laboratory course.
- Knowledge of one programming language (e.g. Visual Basic, C++, MATLAB).
- Knowledge of laser/optical theory.
- Further Maths.
- Physics knowledge.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. We build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision, ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
We support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, developing and operating some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We push the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and deliver benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills, and business-led innovation.
How to ApplyOnline applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded.
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