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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nanophotonics
Associate Lecturer
Department of Physics Faculty of Science
Fixed term appointment up to 3 years

The group of Quantum InteRactiOns with Nanoparticles (QIRON), led by Dr. Gabriel Molina-Terriza at Macquarie University (Sydney) offers a post- doctoral position for a highly motivated scientist who wishes to enhance his/her scientific career in the field of Nanophotonics.

The position is associated with a recently funded Australian Research Council Discovery Project. The main aim of the project is the control and characterization of nanoparticles using the spatial modes of light. Our focus is on studying the multipolar interactions of light and matter for applications on metrology and spectroscopy.

The Role

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be supervised by Dr Gabriel Molina-Terriza. The candidate is expected to play a leading role in designing and performing experimental projects to probe and control isolated micro and nanoparticles. During this project the prospective candidate will make use of the new fully equipped quantum nanophotonics laboratory at Macquarie University. Access to nanofabrication facilities will be available during the project. Characterization facilities include state of the art femtosecond laser sources, single photon counting modules, microscopy facilities, etc.

Essential Criteria:

• Internationally recognised PhD or equivalent qualification.
• Proven international track record of experimental research in nanophotonics
• Demonstrated ability to research both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Desirable Criteria :

• Experience in photon counting technologies, plasmonic excitation and nanostructure characterisation.
• Advanced knowledge of the fields of Quantum Optics and Non-linear Optics
• Experience in the co-supervision of students.

Applications: All applications should be directed to www.jobs.mq.edu.au The ID associated with this job is Requisition ID: 0160W

Enquiries: Dr Gabriel Molina-Terriza gabriel [dot] molina-terriza [at] mq [dot] edu [dot] au

Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term for a period of 2 years, which could be extended for one more year subject to satisfactory performance.

Package: Level A base salary from $68,817 to $73,819 per annum, plus employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications Close: 14 March 2011

Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and women (particularly for senior and non-traditional vacancies).

Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.