4 postdoc positions in Sydney

[SHUM Ping Perry (Prof)]

There are 4 postdoc positions in Australia.  Please kindly forward this email to anyone you feel suitable.

 

From: Benjamin Eggleton [mailto:benjamin...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 25 November 2010 4:56 AM
To: SHUM Ping Perry (Prof)
Subject: New CUDOS Positions

 

Hi Perry,
I hope you are well. CUDOS is advertizing a number of new positions. Can you forward this email to your colleagues and students.
Thanks
Ben

http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/cudos/positions/index.shtml

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH FELLOW (FOUR POSITIONS)

CUDOS - THE ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR ULTRAHIGH BANDWIDTH DEVICES FOR OPTICAL SYSTEMS
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
REFERENCE NO. 3641/1010
 
    * Growing research centre with excellent reputation and with renewed long-term funding
    * Dynamic research collaboration focused on the science and application of next generation photonic integrated circuits
    * Position level A-B with salary package $86k-$115k p.a.
 
CUDOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems, has been funded for seven years commencing 2011. We now wish to recruit four researchers at level A (Postdoctoral Research Associate) or level B (Research Fellow) to join our program.
 
The Centre’s research, which spans seven Australian universities, aims to develop  a photonic integrated circuit that brings together expertise in nonlinear materials, metamaterials and hybrid integration techniques to develop photonic circuits for application in terabit per second optical signal processing, mid IR photonic integrated circuits and integrated circuits for quantum photonics. The University of Sydney is headquarters for the Centre. For more information about CUDOS please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/cudos
 
You must have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in our highly collaborative team environment. For appointment at Level B you must provide evidence of the independent research capacity associated with at least two years postdoctoral research track record. The specific areas of research in which we wish to recruit, as well as the skills and expertise necessary for each position, are as follows:

(1) Nonlinear optical processing (Ref No. 3641): Our aim is to conduct research at the boundary between physics and electrical engineering that will provide insights into ways to increase the data-carrying capacity of optical networks. The work will focus on limitations due to nonlinear optical effects that restrict the data capacity of today’s optical networks to limits well below the Shannon limit of information theory. You will investigate the role of optical phase conjugation and other approaches in addressing the nonlinear limitations of today’s networks.

Essential skills: Experimental guided wave optics, ultrafast nonlinear optics, ultra-fast lasers.
Desirable skills: Experience with experimental optical communication systems, simulation experience with nonlinear optical wave propagation.

(2) Nonlinear optical metamaterials (Ref No. 3659): You will apply your expertise in electromagnetic theory and nonlinear optics to design and model metamaterials whose optical properties can be controlled and tailored for specific requirements by nonlinear effects. You will work closely with experimentalists who will fabricate metamaterials using your ideas.

Essential skills: Theory of nonlinear wave propagation, a PhD in applied math or theoretical physics, experience with numerical wave propagation techniques.
Desirable skills: Theoretical expertise in photonic crystals and/or metamaterials, experience with wave propagation in structured media, evidence of working with experimentalists.
 
(3) Nonlinear quantum photonics (Ref No. 3648): You will join a team whose aim is to develop correlated pairs of single photons in a compact waveguide using nonlinear optics and combine this with a passive optical network of logic gates integrated onto a single photonic chip. You will set up and characterise this single photon source and study its performance when applied to simple quantum photon logic gates.
 
Essential skills: Extensive laboratory experience with quantum optics techniques, lasers, detection of single photons.
Desirable skills: Guided wave optics, nonlinear optics, communication systems, integrated optics, simulation of nonlinear optical systems, practical familiarity with quantum information systems.

(4) Midinfrared nonlinear optics (Ref No. 3651): The Centre has access to materials platforms and fabrication techniques that hold the promise of compact, low loss photonic waveguide circuitry at mid infrared wavelengths. We also have considerable expertise in the generation of broad spectrum mid IR supercontinuum radiation. You will join a project that aims to combine these two platforms to develop compact mid IR source and spectrometer on a single photonic chip.

Essential skills: Extensive laboratory experience with nonlinear optics, guided wave optics, lasers and detectors.
Desirable skills: Ultrafast optics, midinfrared optics and its application, silicon photonics, chalcogenide photonics, supercontinuum generation and experimental nanophotonics. Some theoretical modeling expertise is desirable.
 
The positions are full-time fixed term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package : $86k-$115k p.a. (consisting of a base salary, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation). Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for the successful appointee if required. Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered applicants must respond to selection criteria; fabric...@sydney.edu.au to do so complete your responses on the online application form. The Selection Criteria can be found in the document attached at the bottom of this advert. Please note that resumes need to include contact details of three referees from a range of sources. Initial enquiries can be directed to Fabrice Noël on +61 2 8627 1218 or

CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time)

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Professor Benjamin J. Eggleton
ARC Federation Fellow
Director, CUDOS ARC Centre of Excellence
Institute of Photonics and Optical Science
School of Physics, University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
www.physics.usyd.edu.au/cudos
http://www.usyd.edu.au/ipos/
612 9351 3604

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