Reader (Associate Professor)/Professor in Optical Fibres
The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is seeking a senior academic to establish an independent research activity in the design, fabrication and application of hollow-core and photonic crystal optical fibres. The role combines leadership, research, teaching and service to the department and the Optical Fibres Group, and the Centre for Photonics.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a research program aligned with university and funder priorities, leveraging shared facilities.
- Manage and lead research projects and postdoctoral researchers.
- Provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, develop course materials and assess student performance.
- Contribute to departmental governance, the Optical Fibres Group and the Centre for Photonics.
Benefits
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Personal and professional development opportunities (Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family‑friendly workplace
- Excellent reward package recognising diverse talent
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment. Candidates from under‑represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. We hold a Silver Athena SWAN award and are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Right to Work in the UK
We do not assess immigration or right‑to‑work status until the offer stage. All offers are conditional on meeting UK right‑to‑work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
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