Postdoctoral Research Associate Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics in Gas-Filled Fibres

Heriot-Watt University · Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

Midlothian

Job Type

Full time

Posted

July 16, 2026

Job Description

Purpose of Role
The project is expected to lead to significant technological progress and high-impact scientific publications in the areas of ultrafast and nonlinear optics. The work will be conducted in a special environment combining the academic freedom and creativity at a university with a stimulating and demanding interaction with Europe’s leading technology company. 
Key Duties & Responsibilities 
The post holder is required to: 
Design and perform rigorous and systematic experiments to explore new ultrafast nonlinear optics phenomena in gas-filled hollow-core optical fibres. 
Work with ultrafast optical setups, including management of advanced laser systems, the design and construction of pulse compression systems, performing ultrafast laser experiments, and building and operating optical characterization devices. 
Run existing simulation codes and process their results. Helping to develop new models and algorithm...
        

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