About the position
Research Fellow in AI for Programmable Fibre-Laser Arrays
Institution: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Research Field: Computer science
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton is seeking a Research Fellow to join the EPSRC-funded Smart Fibre-Optic High-Power Photonics (HiPPo) Programme.
HiPPo is developing a new generation of intelligent, reconfigurable and scalable high-power fibre-laser systems, combining advanced photonics with artificial intelligence and computational optimisation.
This position will focus on the development of AI-enabled programmable coherent fibre-laser arrays.
You will investigate how the spatial properties of coherent optical fields can be measured, predicted and controlled, combining experimental photonics with numerical modelling and modern machine-learning and optimisation techniques.
The research will include coherent beam combination, programmable beam shaping, optical propagation modelling, experimental control of phase and amplitude, and the development of computational methods for optical inference and optimisation.
Depending on the research direction, approaches may include deep learning, reinforcement learning, differentiable modelling and inverse design.
You will implement and evaluate these methods using experimental optical systems and work towards their application in high-power fibre-laser arrays.
You will join a multidisciplinary team within the HiPPo Programme and work closely with researchers in fibre lasers, coherent optics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
You will be expected to conduct independent research, analyse experimental and computational results, contribute to the development of experimental systems, publish high-quality research and present your findings nationally and internationally.
You should have a strong practical research background in photonics or lasers together with experience of scientific programming and numerical modelling.
Experience in coherent optics, coherent beam combination, programmable optical systems, fibre lasers, machine learning or computational optimisation would be particularly valuable.
The post is available full time for 12 months due to the duration of the available project funding.
Full consideration will be given to flexible working arrangements and to applicants who have taken a career break.
The University of Southampton is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities.
The ORC is an internationally recognised centre for photonics research, providing an outstanding environment for research spanning optical fibres, lasers, photonic systems and emerging applications.
To informally discuss the position, please contact Dr Ben Mills: bm602@orc.soton.ac.uk.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/415822/research-fellow-in-…
What you’ll bring
- You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in photonics, optoelectronics, physics, engineering or a closely related discipline.
- You should have a strong practical research background in photonics or lasers together with experience of scientific programming and numerical modelling.
- Experience in coherent optics, coherent beam combination, programmable optical systems, fibre lasers, machine learning or computational optimisation would be particularly valuable.
At a glance
- Position type
- Research fellow
- Institution
- University of Southampton
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom, GB
- Supervisor / contact person
- Dr Ben Mills
- Funding
- Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton is seeking a Research Fellow to join the EPSRC-funded Smart Fibre-Optic High-Power Photonics (HiPPo) Programme.
The post is available full time for 12 months due to the duration of the available project funding. - Duration
- 12 months
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-467903
Research focus
- Discipline
- Physics
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 29 Sep 2026 · 00:00 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
The research will include coherent beam combination, programmable beam shaping, optical propagation modelling, experimental control of phase and amplitude, and the development of computational methods for optical inference and optimisation. Depending on the research direction, approaches may include deep learning, reinforcement learning, differentiable modelling and inverse design. You will implement and evaluate these methods using experimental optical systems and work towards their application in high-power fibre-laser arrays.
Where to apply
Apply now
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/415822/research-fellow-in-ai-for-programmable-fibre-laser-arrays/?TrackID=427338
Contact: bm602@orc.soton.ac.uk
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