Research Associate – Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
Research Associate
‘To develop state of the art THz imaging bolometer arrays’
Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
The Cardiff Astronomy Instrumentation Group is seeking to transfer expertise in producing and characterising 4K THz detector systems incorporating superconducting direct detectors to QMCI Ltd.
Jointly funded via a STFC PIPSS award and QMCI Ltd, a fixed-term Research Associate is available immediately to work with members of the AIG and QMCI Ltd on:
Developing a prototype single pixel 4K Nb bolometer system suitable for FIR-FTS systems.
Technical feasibility study of a THz imaging bolometer array.
Development of a pre-commercial prototype bolometer array.
In addition, you will have scope to work on other aspects of detector development for astronomical applications.
You should have a degree or PhD in Physics or Electronic Engineering or have equivalent level of knowledge or experience. You should also have experience with either liquid or dry cryogen systems and at least one of the following:
Experience with cryogenic coolers or liquid cryogen systems.
Proficiency in the use of modern laboratory instrumentation (e.g. vacuum systems, IR detectors, laboratory test equipment etc.)
Detailed knowledge of thermal and detector device physics, including understanding of superconductivity and sources of noise in thermal detectors.
You should be able to manage and schedule your work and possess good interpersonal communication skills.
This post is fixed-term for 3 years.
Salary: £28290 – £33780 per annum
Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Prof Philip Mauskopf on Tel: 029 2087 6170 or via email at philip.mauskopf@astro.cf.ac.uk
To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs telephone + 44 (0) 29 2087 4017 or email vacancies@cardiff.ac.uk for an application form quoting vacancy number 663.
Closing date: Friday, 17 October 2008