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Research Scientist in Optical Engineering
2 months ago
A research position is available in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge to work on Optical Engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct research and develop novel high-precision optical measurements in photonic devices, particularly in spatial light modulators with subpixel-accuracy hologram setting for precise beam steering.
- Design and implement systems, and perform performance benchmarking and optimization.
- Research and design tests and experiments to address research objectives and find solutions.
- Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports, and present results to summarize main findings and conclusions.
- Write journal articles to reveal research findings, if possible.
- Manage own research and administrative activities, with guidance if required.
- Work in a team and provide support to other work when required.
- Assist in the development of student research skills.
- PhD in a relevant specialist subject of physics, optics, and/or optical engineering, or close to obtaining.
- Ability to perform key responsibilities and duties, with a strong publication record.
- Research experience in high-accuracy optical measurement, including subpixel-accuracy concept, optical design, system implementation, and computation evaluation and benchmarking.
- Development experience in point spread function modeling, machine learning, and/or optical simulation is desirable.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Salary ranges: Research Assistant: £31,396 - £33,966, Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263.
Fixed-term:The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
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