Postdoctoral Researcher

Overview

The Department of Physics seeks to appoint up to two Research Fellows to join the Ultrafast and Terahertz Photonics group at the University of Warwick to work on projects creating novel THz devices and technology, and deploying these systems in scientific applications including ultrafast spectroscopy and biomedical imaging. A focus will be on developing adaptive THz components that can be actively controlled and automated, improving usability and performance of THz spectroscopy and imaging methods. The project will utilise the group’s multi-pixel THz technologies as well as novel THz and far-infrared sources available at the Warwick Centre for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and with collaborators in the UK and Germany. The Fellows will be part of a dynamic team and may have extended visits to partners in academic groups, beamline facilities, and industry.

The posts are available on a fixed-term 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension, starting late 2025 or early 2026.

About You

You are encouraged to apply if you have expertise in THz time-domain spectroscopy or related THz techniques, or experience developing or using ultrafast laser methods in scientific applications, such as pump/probe spectroscopy or multidimensional coherent spectroscopy. Applicants with experience in photonic device fabrication in a semiconductor clean room environment can also be considered. You will be an excellent communicator capable of working independently and as part of a research team, with strong planning and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research on adaptive THz components and THz devices for spectroscopy and imaging.
• Collaborate with internal groups and external partners; contribute to project planning and execution.
• Disseminate results through publications and presentations; participate in outreach as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience in THz time-domain spectroscopy or related THz techniques; experience with ultrafast laser methods (pump/probe, multidimensional spectroscopy).
• Desirable: experience in photonic device fabrication in semiconductor clean room environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team; good planning and time management.