Vulcan Laser Scientist Industrial Placement Opportunity
2 days ago
We are seeking a talented and dedicated physics researcher with a keen interest in laser technology to join our team and contribute to this groundbreaking project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development and optimization of the high-intensity beamline, working on design evaluation, simulation, and construction of optical hardware, as well as software development for a unique laser system.
Key Responsibilities- Commissioning of state-of-the-art high power laser systems for research, including optomechanical installation, data acquisition, and optimization
- Diagnostics design and development for existing and future laser systems
- Computational work for laser design and simulation, including MATLAB and Opticstudio
- Technical and scientific writing required to document progress and produce reports
- Work with technical equipment such as commercial lasers, oscilloscopes, optical fibers, spectrometers, and cameras
- 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
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We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
For more information, please visit www.ukri.org.
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Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a talented and dedicated physics researcher with a keen interest in laser technology to join our team and contribute to this groundbreaking project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development and optimization of the high-intensity beamline, working on design evaluation, simulation, and construction of...
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