Research Associate in Photonics AI Specialist

3 days ago


Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

Job Opportunity

School of Science

Full Time - Fixed Term

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team at the Emergent Photonics Centre in the Department of Physics at Loughborough University. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research group focused on developing innovative photonics technologies.

Project Overview

The position is part of the EPSRC Quantum Technologies fellowship project "AI-powered micro-comb lasers: a new approach to transfer portable atomic clock accuracy in integrated photonics". The project aims to design and implement experimental setups to implement different machine-learning control approaches to stabilize ultrafast lasers at high optical powers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement experimental setups to implement machine-learning control approaches
  • Operate ultrafast lasers and optical frequency combs
  • Acquire and analyze data using fast electronics
  • Collaborate with researchers on several ERC, EPSRC, and Leverhulme Trust research projects

Requirements

  • PhD in a field related to nonlinear photonics, ultrafast photonics, or nonlinear wave propagation
  • Background in ultrafast characterisation and machine-learning applications in photonics
  • Publication record and international involvement
  • Basic knowledge of ultrafast laser operation

Working Environment

The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Physics and in the Emergent Photonics Research Centre at Loughborough University. They will work with Dr Juan Sebastian Totero Gongora and be part of a larger group of researchers active in photonics, metrology, and integrated photonics.

Loughborough University Commitment

Loughborough University is committed to promoting diversity of experience, thought, and perspective. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and are committed to comprehensive EDI strategies.



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