Associate Professor in Hybrid Photonic Crystal Fiber Technology

Associate Professor in Hybrid Photonic Crystal Fiber Technology, Chalcogenide Glass Synthesis, Preform, and Fiber Manufacturing

The Fiber Sensors and Supercontinuum Group at DTU Fotonik, Department Photonics Engineering at Technical University of Denmark is seeking a candidate for a permanent position as Associate Professor in the field of “Hybrid fiber technology, chalcogenide glass synthesis, preform, and fiber manufacturing”. The position is available from February 1, 2018.

Responsibilities and tasks
The position is within hybrid photonic crystal fiber (PCF) technology, as well as arsenic-based chalcogenide materials, glass extrusion and fiber fabrication. The candidate is intended to head these activities within the Fiber Sensors and Supercontinuum Group. This means that there will be a strong focus on not only research within the field but also on attraction of funding to support the activities.

The candidate will also have the sole responsibility for the Glass Lab, Extrusion Lab, and Glass Draw Tower lab and will be a member of DTU Fotonik Work Environment Committee within glass chemistry. The candidate is also expected to have experience within teaching, have experience in establishing new post graduate with good student evaluation courses and have completed or be in the process of completing a dedicated pedagogical education in university teaching.

The position will involve a strong collaboration with University of Nottingham in terms of distillation of glass for the fabrication of ultra-high purity chalcogenide fibers at DTU Fotonik. The candidate is expected to further initiate collaboration with other relevant departments at DTU.

Qualifications
Candidates must

• hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an Assistant Professorship
• document didactic/pedagogic training  

The position is intended for a dynamic person with documented promise in the field. Candidates should have obtained the PhD degree within 5 years of the application deadline. The candidate should be trained in glass chemistry and in particular arsenic-based chalcogenide glass synthesis and preform preparation and have strong experience in safely running a Glass, Extrusion and Glass Draw Tower lab. The candidate should also have experience in infiltrating silica photonic crystal fibers with other glasses, in particular chalcogenide glass and have at least one high profile monograph (single author, journal publication) within hybrid PCF technology. Experience in polymer fibers, polymer fiber sensors and FBGs is also desirable. The candidate should also have documented international mobility with a scientific network that includes established collaborations with strong international groups.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research impact and experience, funding track record, and research vision
• Societal impact
• Documented innovation activities, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• International impact and experience
• Leadership potential and collaboration
• Communication skills

Consideration will also be given to:

• The ability to act independently and publish monographs (single author) papers
• Experience in teaching by designing a new course and be course responsible
• Experience in arsenic based safety procedures and glovebox operation
• The ability of establishing new chemistry and fiber fabrication laboratories

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and an academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Bang, tel.: +45 4525 6373, oban@fotonik.dtu.dk.

You can read more about the Department of Photonics Engineering on www.fotonik.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 15 November 2017 (Local time). Apply online at www.career.dtu.dk.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the "Ansøg" link, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Views regarding teaching and research based on the “Assessment” bullets
• Documentation of precious teaching and research based on the “Assessment” bullets
• List of publications
• H-index, and ORCID (see e.g. http://orcid.org/)
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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