Research Fellow in Nano-Optics

Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally competitive nano-optics research focusing on optical nanotweezers and metasurfaces for structured light generation
• Design and characterise advanced optical nanotweezers and metasurfaces
• Prepare and publish high-impact scholarly outputs in peer-reviewed journals
• Present research findings at international seminars and conferences
• Contribute to competitive research funding proposals
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate research students and support junior research staff
• Engage with TMOS nodes, School committees, and community outreach activities

Requirements

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related nano-optics field
• Hands-on experience with optical nanotweezers and/or metasurfaces
• Proven research publication track record in meta-optics or related fields
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse international and domestic research teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in theoretical modelling or nanofabrication
• Experience in writing successful grant applications
• Experience in the supervision of research students

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 17% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements and progressive leave provisions (including parental, gender affirmation, and cultural leave)
• Professional development opportunities and access to tailored leadership programs
• Salary packaging and various employee discounts
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs and an Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

The University of Melbourne is a leading global institution dedicated to transformative research and education. This role is situated within the School of Physics and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS), a collaborative network of leading universities and global companies pioneering next-generation meta-optical technologies.