Job Description and Person
Specification (HR5)
Job Description
Academic
Unit/Department:
Optoelectronics Research Centre
Post Title:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Career Pathway and
Level:
ERE Category
ERE
TAE
MSA
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Academic Posts
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Research
Non-Academic Posts
Teaching
Enterprise
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Post Responsible to
(and Level):
CAO
Education
Development
Professor Dan Hewak
Professor Johan Nilsson
Posts Responsible for
(and Level):
Job Purpose:
To carry out high quality research in materials and fibre solutions for the Fibre-Laser Imaging
of gas Turbine Exhaust Species (FLITES) consortium. In particular, the aim is to provide low
loss active and passive mid infrared fibres to meet the lasing and imaging of the gas species of
interest at turbine exhaust plume. This position will focus on developing the optoelectronic
components to provide proof of principle imaging concepts that can be implemented on
commercial aviation turbines towards developing the next generation of low net carbon
technology. The person is expected to have experience to hit the ground running.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points
maximum)
% Time
1. To undertake a range of high quality research activities with minimum
supervision associated with synthesis of high purity infrared materials and
fibre. This may include user equipment modification and development,
analysis and evaluation of product and integration into the FLITES final
objectives.
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2. Regularly disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing publication
materials for referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or
exhibiting work at other appropriate events.
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3. To attend and engage consortium meetings and workshops, and assist in
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setting up workshops with external participants including industrial partners.
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Perform multi-disciplinary collaborative research across the FLITES consortium both academic
and industrial.
Special Requirements:
Background in glass science and manufacturing high purity infrared materials
Background in fibre drawing of infrared materials.
To have good engineering skills in developing/modifying equipment such as furnaces, National
Instruments hardware, labview programming and SG fibre drawing equipment.
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research
results.
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Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How to be
assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and
Experience:
Thesis,
interview

PhD or equivalent professional qualifications
and experience in high purity materials and
fibre manufacture.
Understanding and knowledge of imaging
and tomography.

thesis,
publications,
interview
Strong in manufacturing equipment design
and improvement

interview
Experience in analysis of optical
spectroscopy.

interview
Experience in optoelectronics, project
management and safety systems.

interview
Planning and Organising:

Able to organise own research activities to
deadline and quality standards
Publications,
interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to develop understanding of complex
problems and apply in-depth knowledge to
address them

Able to develop original techniques/methods

thesis,
publications,
interview
Management and Teamwork:
Able to contribute to Academic Unit
management and administrative processes

Work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
consisting of academic and industrial
partners

interview
interview
Communicating and Influencing:

Communicate new and complex information
effectively, both verbally and in writing,
engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the
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publications,
interview
target audience

Able to present research results at group
meetings and conferences
publications

Able to write up research results for
publication in leading peer-viewed journals

Work proactively with colleagues in other
work areas/institutions, contributing
specialist knowledge to achieve outcomes
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety
issues

Positive attitude to colleagues and students
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Special Requirements:

Able to attend national and international
conferences to present research results
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