Research Fellow in Hyperuniform Disordered Metasurfaces for Selective Absorbers

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The role

Applications are invited for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow 3-year fixed term position to participate in the EPSRC-funded project “HyMeta: Hyperuniform Disordered Metasurfaces for Selective Absorbers”, starting on 2^nd September 2024. This project will develop hyperuniform disordered metasurfaces, a novel class of photonic structures in which structural correlations are accurately controlled with the aim of achieving an ultimate control over the absorption of  solar radiation and emission of  thermal radiation to create highly efficient frequency-selective solar-thermal absorbing materials.

The post holder will conduct theoretical and computational research in the area of nanophotonics, condensed matter and/or quantum optics and is expected to collaborate closely with the academic and industrial partners  (find out more about the project here). The focus of the research activities is on fundamental and applied aspects of frequency-selective solar-thermal absorbers built on hyperuniform disordered  platforms and employing metal-dielectric-metal resonators; this will include derivation of theoretical and computational models for light-matter interaction and photon transport in disordered hyperuniform plasmonic structures; generalised machine-learning design and optimisation frameworks for hyperuniform disordered metasurfaces and metal-dielectric-metal resonators.

About you

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Physics or a related field (gained or near completion) with a strong research track record. Background in nanophotonics, disordered photonics, machine learning techniques and past experience in collaborating with experimental groups and industrial partners is an advantage.

How to apply

Please attach your CV and complete the few questions on the application form when you apply online. 
For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Prof Marian Florescu (m.florescu@surrey.ac.uk).

Further details:   

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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