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Full time, continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics
Exciting opportunity to join the leading physics department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research
Base Salary Level B/C, $122,830 - $173,492 p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Physics at the University of Sydney is currently seeking applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Optics and Photonics to establish a research program in a relevant area of optics and photonics, with a strong theoretical component. The successful candidate will build collaborations with the Institute of Photonics and Optical Science’s (IPOS) vibrant optics and photonics community.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
contribute to outstanding teaching and learning in Physics
demonstrate research excellence, develop a program of original research either independently or as part of a team, and pursue external funding to support this research
develop and maintain collaborations within the School of Physics and IPOS, in particular working with experimentalists
participate in research student supervision at the undergraduate and postgraduate level
develop external research partnerships and engagement
contribute to engagement and service/administrative activities of the School of Physics and Faculty of Science
contribute to and help shape the strategic goals of School and Faculty and of IPOS.
If your research aligns with the newly funded ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS), an exciting opportunity awaits you at this role. You could step into a senior leadership role within the University of Sydney COMBS CoE Node, gaining access to substantial research funding in groundbreaking fields such as nonlinear optics, advanced spectroscopy and microscopy, cutting-edge information and intelligence technologies, innovative sensing and measurement techniques, and pioneering astronomical applications of frequency combs.
To learn more about the School of Physics, click here.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Optics and Photonics who has:
a PhD or other research doctorate in a relevant field
a strong track record of research including theoretical optics and photonics
the skill to clearly express ideas and communicate within a team environment
the ability to work independently on problems, and motivate junior members of the team
demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to work with experimentalists
a capability to see the bigger picture, and have vision for the future development of your projects
experience in university-level teaching, including lecturing or similar presentations
sufficient proficiency in physics theory to teach, with appropriate preparation time, into any undergraduate physics classes (including for example quantum, statistical, solid-state physics and electromagnetism)
demonstrated progress toward your own independent research program evidenced by original, high-quality, research, as evidenced by refereed publications in particular; a track record of external funding success is an advantage, especially at Level C. In accord with the international Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), journal impact factors will not be considered and should not be mentioned in your application
evidence of developing capacity to contribute to governance, administration, and leadership in the higher education sector.
Candidates should indicate which level they wish to apply for; however, the selection panel reserves the right to make offers based on its appraisal of the candidate’s skills, experience, and knowledge.
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Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button on the University of Sydney Career Site.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
About the opportunity The School of Physics is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Electromagnetism to model and optimize nano-structured fibres for radiative cooling. The incumbent will have extensive experience in numerical modelling of electromagnetism, ideally with a deep understanding of optics in nanostructured media and thermal radiation physics. The aim of the project is to understand how nanostructuring fibres and membranes can provide passive cooling to their wearer in full sun. In principle, this can be achieved by increasing reflectivity over the solar spectrum, while maintaining strong radiative properties over the thermal spectrum. However, natural materials such as cotton or wool, and even synthetic textile fibres such as nylon or rayon do not have the appropriate spectral properties. It has been demonstrated that nanostructuring can tailor the emissivity and cool to below ambient temperatures in full sun, but how far this can be pushed for any given material in theory and in practice, and what the ideal nanostructures should be, remain elusive. Prof Boris Kuhlmey and Dr Alex Song lead a team comprising experimental, theoretical and numerical work to answer these questions and eventually produce passive cooling textiles with the potential of reducing air-conditioning energy consumption and substantially improve thermal comfort in a warming world. Your key responsibilities will be to:
• work closely with the team to realize the aims of the Physics-Foundation-funded Grand Challenge project “Nanostructured Textiles for a Sustainable Warming World” • implement and run numerical models for simulating and optimizing complex scattering geometries • present findings to the group and at local and international conferences • write and publish peer reviewed scientific journal papers • contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate student supervision. About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral research associate in Numerical Electromagnetism who has: • a PHD in Physics or Electrical Engineering with direct relevance to Numerical Electromagnetism • excellent python and/or MATLAB skills • extensive experience with use of commercial or open source electromagnetic solvers • experience with large scale numerical optimizations on high performance computers • excellent written and oral communication skills • demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research as part of a research team. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button on the University of Sydney Career Site.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
