Job Description
Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin: Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher - LIGHTSHAPE Project - School of Physics, Clinical & Optometric Sciences (Fixed term specified purpose contract for up to 5 years, initial funding available until 30th Oct 2025) (Reference: 272/2024) Location:The post will be based at the TU Dublins FOCAS building within the Physics to Life Research Hub. The university may consider flexible working arrangements. Hours of Work:A 37 hour working week is in operation. Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral researcher Salary Scale i.e. €46,912 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy. Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) on Tuesday, 24th September 2024.Late applications will not be accepted. It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 14thOctober 2024. The interview assessment will be 35 minutes in length and will include a presentation of5 minutes duration. The topic of this presentation will be as follows: My experience in development of holographic technologies Application Details/Procedures: For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website visit Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer Person Specification Theidealcandidatewilldemonstratetheappropriatemixofknowledge,experience,skills,talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria: Essential A PhD or equivalent in Optics and Photonics (Essential) Evidence of experience working in holographic research techniques and methodologies (Essential) Evidence of a research profile and publication record in diffractive optics or holography (Essential) Evidence of experience working in commercial/industry R&D or on industry-partnered R&D projects (Essential) Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Desirable Excellent presentation and written communication skills (Desirable) Evidence of project management and leadership (Desirable) Experience in outreach and engagement activities (Desirable) Experience in modelling diffractive optical elements (Desirable) Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Personal attributes required for the role: Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working collaboratively and in teams Commitment to high quality research Enthusiasm for technology transfer Further information for Post-doctoral Researcher In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place. Skills: reseracher