Graduate Laser Scientist

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Salary: £31,878 Per annum. Successful candidates also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: 20th October 2024
Interview date: December 2024/January 2025 (travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)

ABOUT THE ROLE AND A SUMMARY OF KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a talented and dedicated physics graduate with a keen interest in Laser technology to join our team and contribute to this groundbreaking project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the development and optimization of the high-intensity beamline, working on design evaluation, simulation, and construction of optical hardware, as well as software development for a Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA) system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a pivotal role in advancing laser technology to unprecedented levels.
• Engage in laser design work, including simulations and laboratory experiments.
• Participate in prototype testing and refinement.
• Present findings at conferences and publish results in relevant journals.