Research Fellow in FIR Optics & Metamaterials

The Astronomy Instrumentation Group at Cardiff University is seeking applications to fill the position of Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

The research fellow will work within the active and diverse Astronomy Instrumentation Group (AIG) at Cardiff. The AIG has a rich heritage in the field of mm and sub-mm instrumentation, making significant contributions to many high-profile ground, balloon and space-based experiments. The fellow would also be encouraged to actively engage in the application of AIG technologies to non-astronomy areas, such as Earth Observation and remote sensing.

The research fellow will work with a team of researchers developing novel optical and quasi-optical devices and systems for the next generation of FIR and sub-mm photometric, polarimetric and spectroscopic instruments. Key development areas are broad-band coatings for large aperture cryogenic optics, large aperture metamaterial components (filters, lenses, polarisers), and the development of novel devices for higher frequency applications.

This research will also involve enhancing and developing our extensive experimental and fabrication capabilities in Cardiff and, importantly, leading interactions with commercial partners for the development of new bespoke fabrication processes and experimental techniques.

Applicants are strongly advised to contact the PIs Prof Peter Hargrave ([email protected]) or Prof Carole Tucker ([email protected]) ahead of application and we reserve the right to close this application early.

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/research/research-groups/astronomy-instrumentation 

This a full-time position and is fixed term until 31st March 2025. The funding is available from 1st April 2022.

Salary: £43,434 - £50,296 per annum (Grade 7)

Job Reference: 13760BR

Informal enquiries about the role can be made by emailing Prof Peter Hargrave ([email protected]) or Helen James [email protected]).

Informal enquiries about working at Cardiff University can be made to ([email protected])

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Closing date: Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. The School of Physics & Astronomy has a Juno Practitioner accreditation that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.

“Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment”