DATE: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:58:57 +1000
SUBJECT: Postdoc in Astrophotonics MQ/AAO


*Research Fellow in Astrophotonics: photonic applications for 
astronomical instrumentation*

Astrophotonics is a rapidly emerging area that aims to apply frontier 
physical, optical, and photonic technologies to improve the power and 
efficiency of modern astronomical instruments. The Research Fellow 
appointed to this position will be expected to work on the development 
of integrated photonic spectrographs for astronomical telescopes, and 
other related astrophotonics projects.

This research position, suitable for a recent PhD graduate, is a joint 
appointment between the Anglo-Australian Observatory and Macquarie 
University. The successful candidate will closely interact with the 
staff in the instrument science group at the Anglo-Australian 
Observatory and the staff and students in the Photonics, and Astronomy 
and Astrophysics groups at Macquarie University – the two institutions 
are located close to each other in Sydney. The position is initially for 
2 years, with a possibility of further extension subject to performance 
and external funding.

Essential Criteria: PhD (or near completion) in 
physics/astronomy/engineering or related field; background/experience in 
astronomy, astronomical instrumentation, optics, photonics, physics or 
related scientific disciplines; demonstrated record of research 
productivity.
Desirable Criteria: Experience with one of more of the following: 
optical design software, spectrometer design, characterisation or design 
of optical waveguides, femtosecond laser systems.

Enquiries: Dr. Jon Lawrence (Macquarie University/Anglo-Australian 
Observatory)
ph: +61 2 9850 8901 OR 61 2 9372 4853
email: jsl@science.mq.edu.au

Apply online at http://www.mq.edu.au/jobs/ by 15 August 2009 (reference 
21960).