Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in Laser Physics & Spectroscopy in the Department of Physics

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in Laser Physics & Spectroscopy (Ref.: 534817), to commence as soon as possible for three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability. This position is ideal for an accomplished scientist eager to lead the establishment of a new, cutting-edge research facility and drive forward an ambitious research agenda in next-generation molecular sensing.

The successful candidate will play a central role in building and directing the Electric field-resolved Molecular Fingerprinting (EMF) Laboratory, a flagship initiative designed to advance high-sensitivity spectroscopic techniques for medical applications.

• →Lead the establishment and commissioning of a state‑of‑the‑art EMF Laboratory, including instrument specification, procurement, installation, and optimization.
• →Direct and manage the laboratory’s research program, advancing novel laser‑based and infrared spectroscopic methods for molecular identification and sensing.
• →Develop advanced experimental platforms, including ultrafast lasers, mid‑IR sources, nonlinear optical systems, and high‑precision detection architectures.
• →Supervise and mentor postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff.
• →Build collaborations across physics, chemistry, engineering, and life‑science disciplines, and with external academic or industrial partners.
• →Ensure laboratory safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

• PhD in Laser Physics, Optical Science, Spectroscopy, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in laser‑based molecular spectroscopy, especially:
• Infrared / mid‑infrared molecular fingerprinting
• Ultra‑sensitive optical detection methods
• Laser system development and precision measurement
• Strong publication record in high‑impact journals.
• Proven experience setting up complex experimental laboratories or laser‑based instrumentation.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams and manage laboratory operations.