Research Fellow

Company Description**
Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description**
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**
The University of Auckland is looking to hire a research fellow (post-doc) in the field of nonlinear photonics. The position is focused on experimentally and theoretically investigating the dynamics of temporal cavity solitons and optical frequency combs in coherently-driven nonlinear resonators.

The position is hosted at the nonlinear photonics research group at The University of Auckland and will support the broader research endeavours of the group. The group has access to a state-of-the-art photonics laboratory, strong international collaborations, and world-class computational facilities. The project is supported by a major grant. The position is due to run for **two years** and is **fixed term**.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

At Te Kura Mātai Ahupūngao | Department of Physics, we perform cutting-edge research across fundamental and applied physics. We work to understand how black holes are formed by massive stars, how the Earth’s climate is changing, and how bacterial colonies grow and thrive. We also use our knowledge of physics to create new tools and technologies, creating new devices for cubesats and building instruments to diagnose illnesses in living tissue. The Department has a strong focus on photonics research, with specific topics ranging from theoretical quantum optics to the development of new laser technologies.
**He kōrero mōu | About you**

The post-doctoral position will play a key role in the research project that aims to explore novel regimes of soliton generation in coherently-driven resonators. We seek applicants with excellent collaborative skills with the ability to effectively mentor students, and who can contribute to an environment that supports equity and inclusion.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Additional information**
**_Covid-19 Vaccination_**
- The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy _here_._

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- The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. A_ll students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy _here_._

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