Nonlinear waveguide-based all-optical waveform generators
Applications are invited for a
three year PhD studentship, supported by the Leverhulme Trust to be undertaken
within the Photonics Research Group at Aston University. The successful applicant will join a
world-renowned Research Group and will be working at the cutting edge of
interdisciplinary research problems and industrial applications.
The position is available to start in October 2012 (subject to
negotiation)
Financial Support
Financial support will be
provided to the successful applicant to cover the Home/EU fees rate plus a
maintenance grant of £13,590 (equivalent to the standard EPSRC stipend).
Background of the Project
The project is devoted to the
development of new methods, approaches and technology for the design of optical
waveguide- and fibre-based devices with engineered nonlinear and dispersive
properties for nonlinear shaping of optical pulse waveforms. Key application
demonstrations in nonlinear microscopy, optical signal processing for
telecommunications and light sources for mid-infrared sensing are targeted.
The student will carry out the major part of the
numerical modelling work in the project and be involved in the laboratory work,
the level of involvement depending on his/her progress with the modelling work.
Person Specification
The successful applicant
should preferably have a first class or upper second class honours
degree or equivalent qualification
in physics, applied or computational mathematics, photonics, or appropriate
closely related discipline. Preference will be given
to applicants who hold a related master’s degree. Preferred
skill requirements include expertise in C/C++ and/or Matlab programming, good
mathematical background, and knowledge/experience of nonlinear waveguide
optics, optical signal processing and optical measurements.
For informal enquiries about
this and other opportunities within the Photonics Research Group, please
contact Dr Sonia Boscolo (Telephone: +44 (0)121 204 3495 or Email: s.a.boscolo@aston.ac.uk)
The online application form, reference
forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are
available at
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/
Closing Date: 31 August 2012 (or until the
position is filled)
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