We are looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow to work on novel technologies and applications of fibre communication systems.
Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s Russell group research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. You will work in the world leading Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. The Telecommunications Systems Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for experimentation in photonic systems and provides direct access to the UK’s National Dark Fibre Facility, a unique geographically distributed transmission facility dedicated to research, linking together four top British universities.
You will contribute to research projects that experimentally investigate communication systems using state-of-the-art optical technologies, including novel amplifiers, integrated photonic components, and hollow-core and multi-core optical fibres. Your research will explore the potential of these technologies in future communication systems. This will require an in-depth understanding of the physical characteristics of optical fibres and devices, and the ability to develop innovative ways to deploy them in network configurations. You will work closely with project partners and other researchers within the group and across the ORC.
To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics and communications with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibres and systems. Ideally, you will also have experience in characterising optical fibres, photonic components, optical system modelling and/or the design and experimentation of high-speed optical communication systems.
You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data, reporting your findings succinctly and working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. Previous postdoctoral experience is favoured but not necessary.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Periklis Petropoulos on pp@orc.soton.ac.uk.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Section
Fibre and Communication Group
Location:
Highfield Campus
Salary
£37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2028
Closing Date:
Monday 30 November 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3549526BA
