Research Fellow in Meta-optical Devices

**Job no**: 0064739
**Location**:Parkville (Melbourne)
**Role type**:Full-time, Fixed-Term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Science
**Department/School**:Physics
**Salary**:Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super

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- **Advance the design, fabrication, and integration of nano-optical devices in the research field of meta-optical systems.**:

- **Join an ARC Centre of Excellence with unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, mentoring, and professional growth.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
In this role, you will focus on the experimental realisation of new nano-optical devices and their integration into optical systems. Your work will involve designing and simulating meta-optical devices, undertaking nanofabrication to bring these designs to life, and developing novel methods for their optical and/or electrical characterisation.

Based in the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, you will conduct independent research, publishing your outcomes in conferences and journals, and collaborate with researchers in the Faculty of Science and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, under the supervision of Professor Kenneth Crozier.
- This position sits within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, otherwise known as, TMOS.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
- Facilitate collaboration between the various nodes of the Centre for Transformative Meta
- Optical Systems
- Participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings
- Contribute to the preparation, or where appropriate perform individual preparation, of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant
- Undertake administrative functions and obligations primarily connected with the staff member’s area of research

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will be a dedicated researcher with a passion for developing the next generation of miniaturised optical systems and a strong aspiration to contribute to a trans-disciplinary team of globally recognised leaders in science, technology, and engineering.

**You will also have**:

- Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in a relevant area of physics or electrical and electronic engineering or physical chemistry, including nanoscience or optics or materials science
- Demonstrated experience concerning nanomaterials such as black phosphorous, as related to experimental cleanroom nanofabrication and characterisation and/or developing custom optical systems for optical characterisation
- A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
- Excellent ability to work co-operatively and positively in a multi-disciplinary research-based team environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds.

**It’s ideal if you bring**
- Expertise in relevant theory and modelling
- Expertise in experimental semiconductor device physics and electronics

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position**.

**Your New Team - “ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical System“**
TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, unites five Australian and 13 leading international universities along with global companies to pioneer innovative optics-based technologies with vast market potential.

Leveraging meta-optics, TMOS will create miniaturized optical systems surpassing current capabilities, addressing nanoscale challenges in light generation, manipulation, and detection.

We firmly believe in the power of diversity to enhance creativity, innovation, and productivity. Fostering an inclusive culture is integral to achieving scientific excellence. Which is why we continually strive for gender equality and equity - read more here

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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