Photek is a specialist manufacturer of vacuum detectors and camera systems for photon and particle detection. It is expert in large area image intensifiers, ultra-fast PMTs, UV detection and advanced photon counting camera systems. Through this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the Laser Group of Professors Ashfold and Orr-Ewing in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, Photek aims to design novel ion optics for velocity map imaging spectrometers suitable for both imaging and characterisation of attosecond laser systems. The rapidly expanding ultra-fast laser community uses bespoke velocity map imaging (VMI) spectrometers to diagnose laser outputs but there is no full off-the-shelf system on the market.
You will build upon Bristol’s experience in the design of state-of-the art ion optics assemblies to design, test and produce novel systems with time-slicing and spatial zooming capabilities. Working closely with Photek and the University, you will gain commercial experience in developing and delivering a key business project. To apply for this position you should have a PhD in a relevant area of the Physical Sciences, experience of simulation or modelling software, practical laboratory experience in some or all of: velocity map imaging methods; vacuum equipment; time-of-flight mass spectrometers; pulsed lasers. You should also have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
You will be responsible for developing and testing basic ion optics designs, helping to design and manufacture a full VMI mass spectrometer, and developing and testing ion optics modules for high-resolution time slicing and spatial zooming. You will also contribute to the launch and marketing of the new spectrometer. Whilst you will spend most of your time at Photek Ltd, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, you will also be working in close partnership with the School of Chemistry at Bristol.
Grade : KTP Research Fellow - KTP Research Fellow in Not Applicable
Salary : £24,000 - £25,000
Contact: (Photek): Dr P Kapetanopoulos
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Tel: 01424 850555
Alternative Contact: (School of Chemistry, Bristol): Professor M Ashfold
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Closing Date : 21 March 2011
Interview Date : 18 April 2011
Timescale of Appointment(s) - Contract : Fixed Term Contract, 2 years
Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/feeds/ads?ID=93271
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The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 21 March 2011
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