The Photon Science Institute (PSI) is a multi-disciplinary research centre in which physicists, chemists, engineers and material scientists use light to enable science as well as developing new ways of generating, manipulating and detecting it. The PSI is housed in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility and benefits from a comprehensive suite of laser sources covering a wide range of wavelengths, energies (from X-rays to THz) and pulse durations (ns down to fs) that enable our cutting-edge science.
The THz frequency range (0.1-10 THz) has proven a powerful non-contact, non-destructive tool for material characterisation. Recent advances in scattering-type near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) have coupled THz radiation to beat the diffraction limit of light and perform THz spectroscopy on nanometre (<30nm) length scales. One of the most advanced cryogenic SNOM systems has recently been commissioned at the University of Manchester (UoM), alongside state-of-the art ultrafast broadband mid-infrared and terahertz spectroscopy systems. This system allows surface-sensitive electrical characterisation down to temperatures of 10 K with <30 nm spatial resolution and <1 ps temporal resolution. It will be established within the Photon Science Institute (PSI) at the UoM following significant investment by the EPSRC, Henry Royce Institute (Royce) and the UoM itself.
We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious person to manage and deliver internationally-leading research in collaboration with users at the UoM, within UK academia and industry, and with international partners.
Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr Jessica Boland) and reporting to the PSI Senior Technical Specialist (Dr Maddison Coke), the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the effective maintenance of the Cryogenic Ultrafast Scattering-type Terahertz-probe Optical-pump Microscope (CUSTOM) system, enabling world-leading research, supporting users in facility use, and undertaking contracted services.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Jessica Boland or Maddison Coke
Email: Jessica.boland@manchester.ac.uk or Maddison.coke@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
