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  • Posted: Dec 5, 2017
    Deadline: Dec 12, 2017
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    Joint NMISA-WITS Reseacher

    Job description

    Department Description         

    • The 5-year contract post of Researcher: Experimental Photonics, with an emphasis on Structured Light for Metrology, is available from January 2018. It is a jointly funded appointment between the School of Physics of the University of the Witwatersrand and the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA).
    • The Structured Light group within the School of Physics is active in a range of research areas, including quantum optics, classical optics and laser optics. This new project will see structured light tools applied to metrology, with the aim of developing new metrology standards and improving existing ones.

    Requirements

    • A PhD and clear evidence of a research track record in either structured light or metrology are required for this post.
    • Candidates should ideally have at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience, with a publication record displaying evidence of independent research and impact in the field.
    • Teaching experience will be an advantage. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in structured light and metrology, or quantum optics applied to metrology.
    • A track record of co-supervision/supervision of postgraduate students is highly desirable.

    Duties:

    • The appointee will be encouraged to join the existing very active Structured Light Group and enhance the activities at NMISA, a national laboratory based in Pretoria.
    • He/she will be expected to pursue research, teach and participate in the administration of the School of Physics and in NMISA-based research programmes.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to University of the Witwatersrand on irec.wits.ac.za to apply

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