Photonics

SUPA Knowledge Transfer Technologist

This is a fixed term contract with the Institute of Photonics at the University of Strathclyde.

For more information please see the vacancy advert on the University of Strathclyde's website

http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r142011.htm

Please contact Tim Holt (tim.holt@strath.ac.uk) with any informal enquiries regarding this post.

SUPA IT Officer

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) seeks to appoint a dedicated IT specialist to manage the IT support for the SUPA Graduate School videoconferencing facilities, virtual learning environment, on-line prize studentship competition and general SUPA IT tasks such as the SUPA website.

You will be qualified to graduate level or have equivalent relevant experience and will be competent in developing and maintaining web applications, have excellent technical knowledge and coordinating/influencing skills across a range of user communities and desirably have demonstrable experience of providing network service operations and support across multiple UK academic sites.
Recruitment for this post is being handled on SUPA’s behalf by the University of Strathclyde. Although the post is advertised as per Strathclyde terms, it should be noted that consideration will be given to the post being placed at any of the SUPA locations.

Application Procedure:

A letter of application telling us why you have the energy, skills, knowledge and understanding of Higher Education or other ‘Not for profit’ sectors to make a real difference in the post described.

A completed application form to which a full curriculum vitae should be attached. The names and addresses of three referees should be given on the application form. The referees may be contacted by the University without further permission from the candidate unless you indicate to the contrary. ... more

Chair in Experimental Quantum Information Technology - Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde

Applications are invited for the post of Professor in Experimental Quantum Information Technology within the Optics Division in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde. The position will extend and complement the Department’s existing strong research programme in quantum information theory and ultra-cold atom experiments. The position is part of a wider SUPA (Scottish Universities Physics Alliance) initiative seeking to establish University of Strathclyde as the focus for the Scottish activities in Quantum Information, which include active research programmes at Glasgow, St. Andrews and Heriot-Watt Universities.

You will be based in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde but be expected to develop and strengthen links within the University and across SUPA. You will be expected to build up an internationally leading research activity, attract significant funding, publish in leading journals and contribute to teaching and to the strategic management of the Department.

With a PhD (or equivalent) in Physics or a related subject, you will have an excellent track record of publication in highly rated academic journals, of securing research funding and of delivering teaching at all levels.

For an application pack visit http://vacancies.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ. Tel. 0141 553 4133, quoting ref: JA/44/2010.

SUPA Knowledge Transfer Director (4 Years Fixed Term)

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) is seeking to appoint an ambitious, high profile Director to lead its Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities as part of the recently announced £48M SUPA II initiative. SUPA is an alliance of eight Scottish universities that are maximising their impact by pooling resources, research activities, postgraduate education, and knowledge transfer. The newly created post of KT Director aims to realise the industry-related potential of the Alliance by strengthening interactions with companies, contributing to the creation of new ventures and leveraging significant new industry-related funding, as well as making SUPA KT independently viable in the long term.

You will report directly to the SUPA Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for leadership, delivery and outcomes of all aspects of KT in SUPA. An initial team of Business Development Managers and Technologists, who will report directly to the KT director, is already in place.

You should have an outstanding established track record of success at a senior level within a top level research / knowledge transfer environment, preferably in both academia and industry. Examples of relevant previous experience include heading a science park or incubator, leading a successful spin-out company, achieving significant job and wealth creation or being the research leader of a large corporation. Experience of contract development between industry and academia is essential. ... more

CASE Studentship - Novel gas sensor for combustion control

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Microscale Sensors Group at UWS and SST Sensing Ltd, a Scottish sensor company specialising in the design and manufacture of sensors for domestic, industrial and aerospace applications.

For many years gas sensors have been used in combustion control systems ensuring the optimum use of energy and the reduction of harmful emissions in exhaust gases. Typically, the technology used in sensor manufacturing processes is costly in terms of the component parts and the amount of production effort required. This project will explore a novel approach to the design, construction and application of a novel gas sensor where considerable savings can be made facilitating new affordable products and the efficient use of increasingly valuable energy resources.

Proposal
The student will work in the Microscale Sensors group at UWS and periodically at the company where he/she will develop skills in the underlying physical and chemical principles of gas sensor design. The student will develop a new sensor concept and ultimately oversee the transfer of the technology into a marketable product.

This project is funded through a CASE studentship from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Funding Notes
The PhD Scheme will offer the following benefits:

- A stipend in the region of £16,000 per annum for 3 three and a half years.
- Exemption from the payment of annual fees ... more

Senior Research Fellow to work at the interface between Photonics and the Life Sciences (PALS)

The Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde has two vacancies for suitably qualified candidates who have the ability to win funding from both Government and Industrial sponsors to develop independent research programmes in the areas specified below.

The first post is for a researcher to work in Photonic Quantum Information Technology (PQIT). Specifically the candidate’s work should focus on the research and development of photonic micro-fabrication techniques and devices which will enable advances to be made in the field of PQIT; this would include, for example, integrated waveguide circuitry for quantum photonics. Ref JA/R42/2010 (This post is fixed term for 4 years)

The second post is for a researcher to work at the interface between Photonics and the Life Sciences (PALS). Specifically the candidate’s work should focus on the research and development of photonic micro-fabrication techniques and devices which will enable advances in biomedical instrumentation, sensors and applications. Ref JA/R43/2010

(This post is fixed term for 3 years)

These posts are part funded by SUPA (the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance). The candidates will also develop and maintain links across SUPA to establish a coordinated approach to work in these separate sectors.

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Senior Research Fellow in Photonic Quantum Information Technology

(This post is fixed term for 3 years)

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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in innovative laser and photonic systems for low carbon technologies (Strathclyde, JA/25/2010)

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, John Anderson Research Leadership Scheme (JARL2)

The Centre for Microsystems and Photonics at Strathclyde has received substantial funding to invest in high-quality personnel and infrastructure and is now seeking to make an academic appointment in the area of innovative laser and photonic systems to support low carbon technologies.

The focus of the post-holder’s research will be on the themes of (i) advanced laser technologies and systems and (ii) photonic measurement and instrumentation. The emphasis will be on developing and applying these technologies in a wide range of engineering systems designed to help curb carbon emissions and support renewable generation. View more information...

The post will include teaching, supervision and administration as specified by the Head of Department. Applicants will have a good honours degree in a relevant branch of Engineering or Science and a PhD or recent post-doctoral experience in laser and photonics based sensing and instrumentation.

Website: www.flashesofinspiration.com

For an application pack visit http://vacancies.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ. Tel. 0141 553 4133, quoting ref: JA/25/2010 ... more

SUPA Chief Executive Officer

SUPA seeks a scientist of international standing to lead the Alliance, following the retirement of Prof Ian Halliday CBE FRSE, who has been its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 2005. The CEO will promote the SUPA branding of Scottish physics, develop its Scotland-wide Graduate School and establish a Scotland-wide Knowledge Transfer programme that maximises the impact of SUPA’s research. ... more

Eight Fully Funded Prize PhD Studentships

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) is offering up to eight fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students from anywhere in the world. These prestigious and competitive awards are intended to attract outstanding students to study for a PhD in Scotland. Applicants will be registered for a PhD in physics at one of the participating Universities - Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow, Paisley, St Andrews and Strathclyde. An excellent training environment will be provided by the SUPA Graduate School, giving candidates access to a wide range of courses across Scotland.

SUPA is looking to recruit the best early stage researchers from a world-wide market to come to Scotland and help drive the research agenda in physics.

The application process for 2008/2009 closed at midnight GMT on 31 January 2009.

How to apply for a SUPA Prize Studentship