Research Fellow in Theoretical Nano-Photonics

Job Purpose

The new ability to extremely confine light at the nanometre scale using nanoplasmonics and other nanophotonic devices provides a host of opportunities for new types of quantum phenomena, not previously achievable at room temperature and ambient conditions.

This post involves developing theories and performing computational simulations to explore the unusual and unique behaviour of quantum emitters in extreme nanophotonic environments.

Criteria:

• We seek an individual with theoretical background either in quantum plasmonics, cavity QED, nanophotonics or quantum optics.
• The successful candidate will develop the necessary theoretical models and perform computational calculations to understand the dynamics of quantum emitters (molecules and/or cold atoms) interacting with unusual and extreme photonic environments.
• This project involves a very high degree of teamwork and interdisciplinary research, with possibility to collaborate with experimental groups from both the nano-plasmonics and cold atoms communities.

Main Duties:

• To take initiative in the planning and conducting of own original research
• To identify and develop suitable theoretical techniques and models, for the collection and analysis of data Collect, analyse and interpret research data
• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, by drafting and preparing the relevant documents.
• To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Undertake basic management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines

Person Specification:

Have (or expect to complete soon) a PhD in Physics (Theory), or have an equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience.

Expertise in one (or more) of the following disciplines:

• Nanophotonics
• quantum plasmonics
• cavity QED
• quantum optics or a related discipline.
• Exceptional skills in computational simulations and/or analytical modelling for light-matter interactions
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to an interdisciplinary audience
• Be able to work within interdisciplinary team
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processe

Closing Date:

15 Apr 2019

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Dr Angela Demetriadou; a.demetriadou@bham.ac.uk