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Offer: EPS Studentship - Picometre Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics:Job description:Job location: Birmingham Closing Date: 1st June 2024 [23:59 GMT] manager: Prof Misha Sumetsky Prospective Start Date: 1 October 2024 Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies to be undertaken within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. Financial Support This studentship includes a bursary to cover the fees rate, plus an annual maintenance allowance of £ 19,237. Details of the Project It has recently been recognised that the fabrication of a range of emerging photonic microdevices promising to revolutionise computer, communication, and sensing technologies must be performed with unprecedented picometre (one-hundredth of the atomic size) precision. The prosperous candidate for this PhD position will be involved in the experimental and theoretical development of a new technology called Surface Nanoscale Axial Photonics (SNAP), which will enable this astonishing picometre fabrication precision. Further aims of the project include: » Theoretical modelling of nanoscale effects and processes in SNAP » Development of experimental methods of picometre-precise fabrication of miniature optical devices at the surface of an optical fibre candidates are welcome to join the Nanoscale Photonics group of Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT), one of the world's leading photonics research centres. AiPT cultivates an environment where academics, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students cooperate to overcome major scientific challenges in a welcoming and collegial atmosphere. Our prosperous track record of scientific achievements ranges from nanoscale and nonlinear photonics and fibre lasers to medical lasers and bio-sensing for healthcare and the high-speed optical communications technology that underpins the internet and the digital economy. Person Specification The prosperous applicant should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a significant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution) in a significant subject. Preferred skill requirements include: » Strong analytical and numerical calculation expertise and mathematical modelling expertise » Strong expertise in solid state physics and quantum mechanics » practice in theoretical modelling and experimental investigation of optical devices including optical microresonators We would particularly like to encourage applications from women seeking to progress their academic careers. Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, recognised recently by a prestigious Silver Award to EPS, and we pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment and family atmosphere. Contact information For formal enquiries about this project contact Prof Misha Sumetsky m.sumetsky@aston.ac.uk Submitting an application Find the full details and instructions on how to submit an application, please click the above ?Apply? button. Skills:
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