Fibre Optics Technician/Research Technician

We are seeking an experienced and well-motivated technician to provide technical support to our rapidly expanding optical fibre fabrication and characterisation activities. The successful candidate will join a world leading team of approximately 20 researchers and students focussing on the development of hollow core optical fibres with diverse applications in telecommunications, lasers and sensing. Applicants should have a strong technical support background, ideally with experience in optical fibre fabrication and/or the handling and characterisation of optical fibres. However, we are also open to applications from those with hands-on technical experience in any aspect of optical/mechanical component manufacturing.  

Salary will be up to £28,452 depending on experience and the post will be for up to 3 years in duration in the first instance, with strong prospects for further extension depending on performance.

Application procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Suzanne Stone (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 874417EH on all correspondence.