. . . . . . . "es suborganización de"@es . . . . . . . "Title"@en . . . "2024-03-15T12:00:00+00:00"^^ . . "2024-02-15T09:00:00+00:00"^^ . . "Infrared Multilayer Laboratory Technical Group Leader" . . "Clarendon Laboratory" . . . """_________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Infrared Multilayer Laboratory Technical Group Leader Division Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Department Physics Location Clarendon Lab Grade and salary Grade 9: £52,815 - £61.198 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term 3 years in first instance, with potential to become permanent Vacancy reference 171152 15th March 2024 Closing Date The role 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. The post holder reports to the Head of the Space Instrumentation Small Research Facility and acts as a team leader, setting clear task objectives, developing productive working relations and line-managing the other members of the team. The post holder contributes to their development through induction, appraisal, and coaching. The role involves significant contact with outside international organisations including industry, academia and government laboratories. Responsibilities Responsibilities/duties • Lead a programme of research and develop research questions within the area of infrared optics. • 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. • Manage and monitor research resources and budgets • Contribute to establishing the strategic direction and setting standards for the work of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory. • Develop ideas for generating research income and promoting the research area and write funding applications for independent research into infrared devices. • Regularly write research articles for prestigious journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings • Provide academic supervision for research students. • 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. • 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. • Member of departmental committees advising on scientific and management matters for the department • Responsibility for all stages of thin-film deposition processing, including operating thin-film coating deposition plants; equipment troubleshooting, routine maintenance and improving plant operations. • Conduct post-deposition environmental performance testing of optics Pre-employment screening All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration (so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities so that we can discuss appropriate adjustments with you), and a declaration of any unspent criminal convictions. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/. Selection criteria IMLT Group Leader_grading.doc 2 Essential • Hold an MSc, Ph.D / D.Phil (or close to completing) in an area of physics or engineering related to optical instrumentation or similar • Significant post-qualification experience in research, design and manufacture using vacuum deposition techniques, infrared thin-film device modelling and a wide portfolio demonstrating successful delivery performance of national and international projects • Portfolio demonstrating successful delivery of national and international projects • Knowledge of the fundamentals of thin-film coating processes and characterisation (e.g. using IR spectroscopy) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in of infrared thin film devices to develop research programmes and methodologies • An established (inter)national reputation and publication record • Ability to lead and motivate a team of research staff • Experience of successfully managing a research budget • Possess a track record of successful grant applications • Able to identify root cause of equipment failure analysis • Good organisational skills and able to prioritise tasks and work to schedules Desirable • A strong background in physics, mathematics, computers, control and instrumentation • Experience of providing academic supervision and delivering teaching • Experience of ECSS disciplines, documentation and procedures • Prior experience with optics design, test and assembly is strongly desired. • Experience within the space industry Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. 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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.

 

For more details of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory’s work please see https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-facilities-and-services/infrared-multilayer-laboratory .

 

The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of  3 Years, with the possibility of extension / becoming a permanent post

 

The successful candidate will:

 


  • Lead a programme of research and develop research questions within the area of infrared optics.

  • 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.

  • Manage and monitor research resources and budgets

  • Contribute to establishing the strategic direction and setting standards for the work of the Infrared Multilayer Laboratory.

  • Develop ideas for generating research income and promoting the research area and write funding applications for independent research into infrared devices.

  • Regularly write research articles for prestigious journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings

  • Provide academic supervision for research students.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Member of departmental committees advising on scientific and management matters for the department

  • Responsibility for all stages of thin-film deposition processing, including operating thin-film coating deposition plants; equipment troubleshooting, routine maintenance and improving plant operations.

  • Conduct post-deposition environmental performance testing of optics.


Applicants should possess  a  degree in engineering,  physics or materials science  , and a strong background in  optical instrumentation, high temperature vacuum systems and fundamentals of thin film optical coating processes .

Previous experience in the field of vacuum deposition techniques, thin film modelling would be advantageous will be an advantage.

 

Candidates are expected to demonstrate ability to work within and develop  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.

 

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.

 

Please direct enquiries about the role to Gary Hawkins, Keith Nowicki

 
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