Research Fellow – Physics – The University of Auckland – Auckland City, Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand
Full-time
UoA Department Name: Physics
Campus: Auckland City Campus
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Position Number: 55568818

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
Our mission and values place strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The University of Auckland is looking to hire a research fellow (post-doc) in the field of nonlinear photonics. The position is focused on experimentally and theoretically investigating the dynamics of temporal cavity solitons and optical frequency combs in coherently-driven nonlinear resonators.
The position is hosted at the nonlinear photonics research group at The University of Auckland and will support the broader research endeavours of the group. The group has access to a state-of-the-art photonics laboratory, strong international collaborations, and world-class computational facilities. The project is supported by a major grant. The position is due to run for two years and is fixed term.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland strives to provide a positive and supportive environment for all staff and students, and we particularly welcome applications from members of groups who are traditionally under-represented in the physical and mathematical sciences.
At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics, we perform cutting-edge research across fundamental and applied physics. We work to understand how black holes are formed by massive stars, how the Earth’s climate is changing, and how bacterial colonies grow and thrive. We also use our knowledge of physics to create new tools and technologies, creating new devices for cubesats and building instruments to diagnose illnesses in living tissue. The Department has a strong focus on photonics research, with specific topics ranging from theoretical quantum optics to the development of new laser technologies.
He kōrero mōu | About you

The post-doctoral position will play a key role in the research project that aims to explore novel regimes of soliton generation in coherently-driven resonators. We seek applicants with excellent collaborative skills with the ability to effectively mentor students, and who can contribute to an environment that supports equity and inclusion.
We are ideally seeking applicants with a PhD in physics, electrical engineering or other relevant discipline as well as several years of relevant research experience including your PhD. The ideal candidate will have prior expertise in experimental photonics research involving optical fibres, coherently-driven resonators, optical frequency combs and/or nonlinear optics.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
We will consider applications as they come through and expect to be interviewing in February, but the Position will close on the 3 April 2022 so please include your CV and research summary before this date.
You can also signify your interest through Academic Jobs Online, with a CV, research summary and three letters of recommendation, but full applications will need to come through our career website.
We will be happy to answer any questions about this position so please reach out to Miro Erkintalo (m.erkintalo@auckland.ac.nz) for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional information
Covid-19 Vaccination
The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.
Overseas Applicants
In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website_ or the _New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to_ www.equity.auckland.ac.nz_

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Additional Information*

Covid-19 Vaccination
The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.
Overseas Applicants
In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed strict border restrictions but has now announced a 5-step plan for a phased reopening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s borders and welcomes the return of all nationalities.
Step 1 and 2 are complete meaning New Zealand Citizens and residents, and other eligible travellers_ coming from anywhere in the world_ will be able to travel to New Zealand as long as they meet health requirements which may include being fully vaccinated and completing pre-departure tests).
Step 3 (from 13 April 2022) Border opens to Australian citizens and permanent residents arriving from anywhere in the world
_ (from 2 May 2022) border opens to visitors from visa-waiver countries and existing (onshore and offshore) holders of valid visitor visas._
Step 4 (from July 2022) – border opens to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders who earn above the New Zealand median wage (further details will be made available soon).
Step 5 (from October 2022) – The border reopens and normal visa processing resumes for all categories, including visitor and student visas, unless the visa is closed or paused.
The information above is constantly being reviewed and may have been updated by Immigration New Zealand since this advertisement was published. Please visit Immigration New Zealand or the Government’s official COVID-19 website_ for the most current and more detailed information._
This phased reconnection will take time, meaning the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. The University will negotiate an appropriate start date with the successful candidate.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Location: Auckland,New Zealand, Auckland City, Auckland

Job Type: Full-time