The School of Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering (EEME) at the University of Bristol is excited to announce an opening for an Associate Professor / Professor of Optical and Quantum Networks. This is a rare opportunity to drive innovation at the forefront of telecommunications, supported by world-class facilities and a team of leading experts in the field.
The successful candidate will be appointed at either the Associate Professor or Professor level, based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
The remuneration package will be dependent on the skills, experience and qualifications you are able to bring to this role.
As a key member of our team, your primary research focus will be on Optical and Quantum Networks, utilising mathematical models, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at Smart Internet Lab, and digital twinning infrastructure available at BDFI. Your goal will be to advance the design and solutions of classical optical and quantum networks, including co-existence, in line with our research vision. Areas of interest include high-capacity Optical switched networks, quantum entangled networks, advanced network control and management, AI/ML for future optical/quantum networks, security, resilience, sustainability and computing and network co-design.
In addition to your research, you will be expected to undertake teaching and project supervision duties at the undergraduate, MSc, and PhD levels, with a particular focus on our BEng/MEng in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering, as well as our Masters programmes in Optical and Quantum Networks and related technologies. You should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative ways to integrate teaching, research, and technology development.
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For a full view of our requirements, please refer to the candidate brochure (attached at the bottom of this advert).
Why Join the University of Bristol?
For informal enquiries, please contact Raveena Landa, Resourcing Business Partner - raveena.landa@bristol.ac.uk.
Contract type: Open Ended
Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.
Grade: Professorial M Range 1
Salary: Competitive
School/Unit: The Faculty of Science and Engineering
The selection process will take place over two consecutive days, starting with a presentation and a tour on 3rd December, followed by a formal interview on 4th December.
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 3rd November.
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