- Join a world class Research Centre
- Excellent working conditions
- Handy to bus, trains, onsite parking available
Macquarie University is first among the nation's universities under 50 years of age due to significant investment in areas of research excellence. Located on 126 hectares, we enjoy excellent facilities including a state-of-the-art library, the country's most technologically advanced hospital with associated research facilities and new models for industry engagement and research, an exceptional sports complex and we are easily accessible by rail and bus.
The MQ Photonics Research Centre, incorporating the LASER group, is one of Australia's leading photonics research laboratories and is esteemed internationally. With approximately 30 academic staff, it engages in experimental and theoretical research in photonic sources and applications.
For more information about the Macquarie University MQ Photonics Research Centre surf to http://web.science.mq.edu.au/groups/mqphotonics and also the LASER Group research page http://web.science.mq.edu.au/groups/mqphotonics/research/laser/
The Role:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to join the LASER group in the MQ Photonics Research Centre.
We have recently proved the enormous potential of a deep ultraviolet laser based on cerium-doped laser crystals - a relatively new widely tunable solid state laser material that has been called the "Ti:Sapphire of the UV". We have a major grant to develop a completely new ultrafast laser platform based on cerium, capable of generating few-femtosecond pulses in the ultraviolet. A UV source of this kind will drive new applications in fields such as attosecond science, plasma physics, and ultrafast chemistry.
The successful candidate will:
- Investigate, design and build the first ever continuous wave and femtosecond cerium UV lasers.
- Have experience in one or more areas of non-linear optics, ultrafast lasers, and numerical modelling.
- Have a creative and dynamic approach to research, and have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
There will also be an opportunity to investigate the use of diamond Raman lasers for beam combining of high power laser sources. We are looking to demonstrate this concept as a promising method of combining the output of multiple kW-class laser. This project will take up to 25% of the time.
To be considered for this position, applications must be made online via the links on this page and must include an uploaded response to the below selection criteria.
Essential Selection Criteria:
- A PhD (or submitted) in Physics or relevant discipline such as opto electronics, optical engineering or equivalent academic experience/accreditation and standing;
- An excellent academic track record;
- Demonstrated aptitude for conducting experimental laser development;
- Ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in peer-reviewed scientific literature;
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- An excellent publication track record including lead authorship on publications;
- Strong background in laser engineering;
- Experience in design and development of ultrafast laser oscillators;
- Experience in nonlinear optics or nonlinear wavelength conversion of lasers;
- Experience in modelling of laser systems.
Appointment Type: Full time, fixed-term, for a period of two years.
Enquiries:
Specific enquiries related to this role should be directed to Associate Professor David Spence, Department on +61 2 9850 8973 or david.spence@mq.edu.au.
For general human resources enquiries please contact Christania Tanuwidjaya on +61 2 9850 9726 or christania.tanuwidjaya@mq.edu.au
Package: Base Salary from $77,020 to $82,542 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
Applications Close: 7 July 2013 at 11.59 pm
Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.
