{UAH} Lecturer in Optical Communications Networks

Lecturer in Optical Communications Networks

University of Bristol

Academic Faculties
Salary: £35,609 - £46,414 per annum
Fixed-term contract staff
Full-time
Job number: ACAD101953

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering within the Merchant Venturers School of Engineering is seeking to appoint an academic to strengthen and help deliver its Optical Communications and Networking vision.

Successful applicants should have an interest to develop collaborative research activities in photonic technologies that aim at underpinning optical transmission, switching, interconnect and networking technologies, as well as convergence of optical network with data centre and wireless networks within the context of cloud and 5G application of optical networks. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding research record in high relevant topics within above areas, especially demonstrating achievements, leadership and vision in advanced photonics technology research enabling advanced optical communications and networks technologies.

The successful applicant will also be required to contribute to the teaching of photonic devices and components, optical communications and networks, as well as other areas of teaching within the department as appropriate.

The applicant will join the newly created Smart Internet lab which is a joint collaborative activity between the communications systems and networks group the Photonics Group and the High-Performance Network (HPN) group which is under the leadership of Professor Dimitra Simeonidou.

The specific areas of particular interest for this post are: technologies associated with optical data networks such as Advanced photonic components, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for digital and analogue optical transmission, optical switching, optical interconnect, optical communications, optical signal processing, optical data centres, optical back-hauling and front-hauling technologies.

Bristol is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the UK for Teaching and Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Much of the department's research is interdisciplinary, working with colleagues in the Engineering Faculty and in Applied Sciences. The department runs undergraduate programmes with a high quality student intake (entry grades are AAA at UK A-level), as well as several advanced MSc programmes including one programme in Communications Networks. Our focus is on providing high quality and innovative learning in a research environment.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for four years

Application Process
Please include with your CV and covering letter two one page statements one on the contributions that you can make to teaching in the Department. The second one page statement should discuss your research plans and how they will impact on the research profile of the school and the Department.

For informal discussion about the post, you are welcome to contact:
Dr Kevin Morris, Kevin.Morris@bristol.ac.uk (Head of Department) , or
Professor Dave Cliff (dc@compsci.bristol.ac.uk ), (Head of Merchant Venturers School of Engineering)
The selection process, including interviews is expected to take place end May or early June 2016

The University of Bristol is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students.

To apply, please click here to be redirected to our website, enter the vacancy number into the job search and follow the link to the online application process.

The closing date for applications is 2 May 2016.

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Bwanika Nakyesawa Luwero

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