- Full time, 3 years fixed term. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics
- Exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the leading Physics departments in Australia
- Base Salary Level A/B $105,350 to $140,586 p.a + 17% Superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney’s School of Physics is welcoming applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical Nonlinear Optics to work closely with Professor Martijn de Sterke.
The research will be carried out in the context of the Microcomb Science and Technology theme of the newly established ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS).
You will investigate how dispersion affects the formation and properties of microcombs and will collaborate with other researchers with a variety of backgrounds, both at the University of Sydney and at other nodes of the Centre. You will also contribute to the general scientific and education activities of the Centre.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- collaborate with Centre researchers at the University of Sydney and at other nodes
- conduct theoretical research in frequency combs
- report on research progress to Centre researchers and administrators
- Supervise research project of postgraduate and undergraduate students
- communicate the research results through journal articles and conference presentations
- contribute to the general activities of the research group and of the Centre.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical Nonlinear Optics who has:
- a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related subject (candidates who are near completion may also be considered)
- a track record of high-quality research in theoretical nonlinear optics
- demonstrated experience investigating frequency combs
- demonstrated experience in conducting numerical simulations
- excellent verbal and oral communications skills.
Desirable
- a track record of interacting with experimentalists
- an interest in outreach activities.
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