Professor in Optical Communications or Sensing
Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
From GBP 67,280 to GBP 104,712 per year
The Aston institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) is one of the largest photonics research centres in the UK, pursuing a diverse range of topics at the leading edge including high-speed optical transmission, optical sensing, signal processing, ultra-wide-band amplification, nonlinear photonics, fibre gratings, fibre lasers, bio- and medical photonics, and optical sensing. AiPT is now seeking an outstanding researcher to join AiPT to lead in optical communication or optical sensing areas.
As the successful applicant you will develop an independent and sustainable research programme and will have demonstrated that their unique capabilities offer synergies with existing AiPT groups, and opportunities to develop new research fields and technologies, with a strong awareness of regional needs. We expect candidates to have a strong and productive track-records of:
- high quality publications
- a strong portfolio of income
- invited and keynote presentations
- productive research collaborations
- technology commercialisation
- research strategy
- contribution to professional bodies
- international prestige
- mentorship
- management and leadership
- research environment development
- successful research related teaching
This position requires a strong track record in optical communications, optical sensing or neuromorphic computing using photonics.
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