Infrared Multilayer Laboratory Technical Group Leader

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>An exciting opportunity for a principal research investigator and leader of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory, a small team of group of three or more researchers working in a dedicated thin-film coating facility for fabrication of spaceflight optical coatings. The role includes provision of technical leadership, management, and operations support in all aspects of a thin film processing team to develop specialist infrared optical coatings for space and astronomy applications.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For more details of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory&#8217;s work please see <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities-and-services/infrared-multilayer-laboratory">https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities-and-services/infrared-multilayer-laboratory</a> .</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of&#160; 3 Years, with the possibility of extension / becoming a permanent post</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will:</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead a programme of research and develop research questions within the area of infrared optics.</li><br> <li>Liaise with International Space Agencies, principally NASA and ESA, and their prime contractors to design and supply infrared devices for research and operational satellites and space missions.</li><br> <li>Manage and monitor research resources and budgets</li><br> <li>Contribute to establishing the strategic direction and setting standards for the work of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory.</li><br> <li>Develop ideas for generating research income and promoting the research area and write funding applications for independent research into infrared devices.</li><br> <li>Regularly write research articles for prestigious journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings</li><br> <li>Provide academic supervision for research students.</li><br> <li>Promote the research group locally and nationally, disseminate research outcomes to advance knowledge in the field of research; represent the research group at external meetings/seminars and liaise with sponsors, stakeholders, national agencies, and professional bodies.</li><br> <li>Liaise with other research groups within the Department of Physics and partner institutions to identify innovative applications of infrared thin film technology in new areas of research.</li><br> <li>Member of departmental committees advising on scientific and management matters for the department</li><br> <li>Responsibility for all stages of thin-film deposition processing, including operating thin-film coating deposition plants; equipment troubleshooting, routine maintenance and improving plant operations.</li><br> <li>Conduct post-deposition environmental performance testing of optics.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>Applicants should possess&#160; a&#160; degree in engineering,&#160; physics or materials science&#160; , and a strong background in&#160;&#160;optical instrumentation, high temperature vacuum systems and fundamentals of thin film optical coating processes .</div><br> <div>Previous experience in the field of vacuum deposition techniques, thin film modelling would be advantageous will be an advantage.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Candidates are expected to demonstrate&#160;ability to work within and develop &#160;quality management systems, excellent attention to detail, familiarity with relevant health and safety requirements for the day to day operation of a laboratory, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><em>Only applications received before midday (UK time) 15th March 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</em></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Please direct enquiries about the role to Gary Hawkins, Keith Nowicki</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>