PhD Graduate - Optical/Photonics

Verso Recruitment
Cambridge
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: PhD Graduate – Photonics / Optics
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 basic + bonus + benefits

Have you recently completed a PhD in photonics, optics, or laser physics and are keen to move into an industry role where you can apply your research in a practical setting? This position offers the chance to do exactly that within a highly respected technology business.

You'll be joining an established company specialising in the development and manufacture of sophisticated laser and photonics solutions used in advanced scientific and industrial applications. The environment is technically driven, collaborative, and focused on continuous innovation.

In this role, you'll work closely with experienced engineers and scientists on complex optical and laser-based systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory setups, support the development and optimisation of laser technologies, and contribute to solving challenging technical problems in real-world photonics applications.

The ideal candidate for this PhD Graduate - Photonics/Optics role will possess a PhD in Photonics, Optics & Lasers, or Photonics or related subject. A strong foundation in these areas is essential, as is a keen analytical mind and a problem-solving attitude. Experience in building and manipulating laser set-ups will be highly advantageous, but...

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