Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Vacancy Number:061911EH /
Job Description
School/Department: / Optoelectronics Research Centre
Post Title: / Post-doctoral Research Fellow
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Posts Responsible to (and Level): / Johan Nilsson, Professor
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Job Purpose: To research, construct, validate, and commission fibre lasers and other laser sources within the high-power fibre lasers research group and the project “FLITES”under the supervision of the award holder.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)
  • Be part of a team and take on day-to-day responsibility for the research and developmentfibre laser sources and other laser sources for aero engine plume monitoring. Validation and commissioning of the laser sources off-site.
  • Disseminate findings (e.g., in the form of reports) internally to the group/school, to project partner and to external audiences such as conferences; prepare publication materials for refereed journals and conferences.
  • Carry out administrative tasks associated with project and university operational requirements, e.g. risk assessment of research activities, organisation of meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures for health and safety and timely accurate formal reporting of outcomes.
  • Contribute to the organisation and day-to-day smooth running of the research group, and take part in the supervision of PhD students.
/ % Time
75%
15%
5%
5%
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
  • Direct responsibility to holder of research award.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the project, research group and the ORC (staff and PhD students).
  • Collaborate with project partners (academic and industrial) through meetings and visits.

Special Requirements: Need to spend time away from Southampton for laser commissioning (within the UK). Need to travel internationally for conference participation.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
PhD
Experimental and theoretical knowledge of optics, optical fibres, lasers, or related work.
Mathematical modelling.
Experience of numerical software and numerical solutions of mathematical / physical problems.
Knowledge /experience in analogue and digital electronics synthesizing, including RF electronics.
Knowledge / experience in Labview or similar software.
Knowledge / experience in optoelectronic packaging. / √
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Planning and Organising:
Able to plan and organise work within the overall project.
Must be able to maintain safe working conditions with high power lasers.
Ability to arrange (plan for and organise) safe working conditions with high power lasers. / √
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Problem Solving and Initiative:
Strong analytical skills, innovative thinking, sound technical judgment. / √
Management and Teamwork:
Must be able to work in the interdisciplinary areas between multiple groups, internally and externally. / √
Communicating and Influencing:
English language proficiency.
Accuracy in reporting data and technical information, able to present clearly to large audiences. / √
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Other Skills and Behaviours:
Motivated and enthusiastic work ethic.
Ability to adhere to Health & Safety regulations. / √
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Special Requirements:
Able to work in a laboratory and cleanroom environment.
Prepared to travel and work both nationally and internationally as required. / √
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Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further information needs to be supplied)
This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU / √

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
Outside work / NA
Extremes of temperature (e.g. fridge/ furnace) / NA
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## / NA
Noise (greater than 80 dBa - 8 hrs twa) ## / NA
Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify …………………………………………………………. ## / NA
Frequent hand washing / NA
Ionising radiation. / NA
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## / NA
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## / NA
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## / NA
Vibrating tools ( e.g.trimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## / NA
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. / NA
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping / NA
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing / NA
Repetitive Lifting / NA
Standing for prolonged periods / √
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders / NA
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) / √
Gross motor grips / √
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height / √
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height / NA
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height / NA
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public / √
Lone working / √
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## / NA

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.

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