Centre for Applied PhotonicsCareers and studentships
New opportunites
STAFF
New Positions to be advertised in 2025:
STUDENTS
PhD Studentships and EngD studentships- there are now:
5 places on the Applied Photonics CDT and
2 places on Applied Quantum (Strathclyde CDT)
We value enthusiastic candidatres who want to engage in a career in R&D and we have a wide range of exciting topics to be explored including:
Quantum and integrated optics
- Integrated optics for high-efficiency frequency conversion and control
- Diode pumped alkali lasers for novel sensing
- Advancing the performance of next-generation of compact optical atomic clocks
- Integrated beam steering systems for remote sensing applications
- Photonic components in SiN for quantum technology platforms
- Hybrid manufacturing of photonic devices for advanced sensing applications
Sensing and communications
- Remote, range-resolved Ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries
- Hollow-core fibre Raman sensing
- Underwater optical communication and sensing
- Non-line-of-sight (NLOS) optical wireless communications with deep ultraviolet lasers
- High-performance ultrashort pulse laser sources for advanced applications in sensing, imaging, and precise timing
- Novel laser sources in mid- infrared spectral region for security and sensing applications
- Micro-LED-based lab-on-chip platform
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are always looking for great graduates who seek more challenge in applied R&D. Some of our newest students have spent years in industry before deciding to take on the next step of their eduction, equally new graduates are welcome.
Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, Glasgow,UK
PhD and EngD STUDENTSHIPS
Speculative enquiries for postgraduate research studentships are always welcome.
INFORMATION FOR FUTURE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING POSITIONS
The Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP) will have vacancies for a number of technical staff at various levels of experience to take an active and immediate part in the Fraunhofer CAP’s programme of cutting edge research and development activities in photonics at the industrial interface.
The first of the highly regarded Fraunhofer Research Centres to be based in the UK, Fraunhofer CAP specialises in undertaking applied R&D in a range of photonics themes. Based in Glasgow, Fraunhofer CAP’s main remit is to be a key partner to UK companies in the development of state-of-the-art products and processes which will enhance their competitiveness.
Candidates for a more senior research position in Fraunhofer CAP will have a strong academic or industrial R&D record in laser applications and/or sensor development and a demonstrable ability to work independently, to defined timescales, together with a commitment to commercially-orientated research and development. These candidates will possess the ability to successfully manage R&D projects as well as providing R&D leadership to junior researchers and postgraduate students, and play a key role in developing a research group and securing funding from industry, Innovate UK and the EU.
Candidates for more junior positions will recently have completed their PhD in a relevant topic and have the potential to become project leaders and, ultimately, research leaders.
Experience of one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Solid-state or semiconductor lasers, laser spectroscopy, optical metrology, laser micromachining or laser-based additive manufacturing, biomedical applications of lasers, laser-based sensor systems, laser-based optical communications, laser-based optical data storage
All candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills and experience of applied R&D in an academic or industrial environment.
Fraunhofer CAP offers a competitive salary and very attractive conditions, including generous pension provision, which will be commensurate with the level of appointment.
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Speculative applications are welcome at any time please send a CV in confidence to:
Head of HR
Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd
Level 5
Technology and Innovation Centre
99 George St,
Glasgow G1 1RD
UK
E-mail: hr@fraunhofer.co.uk
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
A responsible business
Fraunhofer CAP has joined the Race to Zero, promotes fair business practices, Fair Work First, Opening Up Photonics, encourages inclusion, diversity, equality and accessability in STEM and in all roles.
