▷ Immediate Start! Research Assistant (AP12585) - Bath, BA27AY

University of Bath
Bath
3 weeks ago
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Research Assistant (AP12585) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout theroleWe invite applications for a 3 month research assistantposition to fabricate and integrate speciality optical fibre intocavity geometries for quantum optics applications.This project willgive you the opportunity to broaden and strengthen your researchskills, using cutting-edge fabrication facilities and deployingyour devices in state-of-the-art photonics labs. As well ascreating industrially-relevant technologies, we aim to publishresults from this project in high-impact academic journals anddisseminate our findings at high-profile internationalconferences.You will have experience in experimental quantumphotonics, fibre photonics, or a related field. You will requirestrong laboratory skills as well as a firm theoreticalunderstanding of quantum optics. Experience in fabricatingmicrostructured optical fibre is essential.The CPPM is a highlycollaborative research centre consisting of approximately 40 staffand postgraduate students. The Department of Physics at theUniversity of Bath is a research-led department, and is committedto providing a supportive and inclusive workingenvironment.Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr PeterMosley ().What we can offer you:We considerourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated,respected and encouraged. We have an excellent internationalreputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have madea positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionalityreceiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe thatdiversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead toa better environment for our employees and students, so weencourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, andcommunities, particularly from under-represented groups, and valuethe positive impact that will have on the university. We arecommitted to maintaining a safe and secure environment for ourstudents, staff, and community by reinforcing our SaferRecruitment commitment.We are very proud to be an autismfriendly university and are an accredited Disability ConfidentLeader; committed to building disability confidence and supportingdisabled staff.Free counselling services through HealthAssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrificeschemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts onpostgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerousemployer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leaveallowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you canenjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal andprofessional development opportunities including Apprenticeships,LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum inBathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace Anexcellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverseworkforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-FreeLoan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe arecommitted to continually expanding our benefits to better supportyou and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about ourbenefits.Find out from our staff what makes the University of Batha great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Xfor more information. Closing Date: 14 Apr 2025 Department:Education & Research Salary: £30,805 to £37,174

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