Role type: Full time (1.0 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months (2 positions available)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department / School: School of Physics
Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super
Innovative meta-optics research in an ARC Centre of Excellence / rich national and international collaborations / supportive, inclusive development for emerging research leaders
Join TMOS at Melbourne to drive nanoscale optical innovation and accelerate a thriving research career.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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The ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS)
TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, unites five Australian and 13 leading international universities along with global companies to pioneer innovative optics-based technologies with vast market potential.
Leveraging meta-optics, TMOS will create miniaturized optical systems surpassing current capabilities, addressing nanoscale challenges in light generation, manipulation, and detection. Discover more about working with TMOS here . We firmly believe in the power of diversity to enhance creativity, innovation, and productivity. Fostering an inclusive culture is integral to achieving scientific excellence. Which is why TMOS continually strive for gender equality and equity – read more here .
Your next career opportunity
You will contribute to pioneering nano-optics research on optical nanotweezers and metasurfaces within the University of Melbourne Node of TMOS. You will design and characterise advanced optical nanotweezers and metasurfaces, publish high-impact work, and build collaborations across leading Australian and international partners. You will also develop your academic profile through mentoring, supervision, outreach and funding applications, supported by a highly collegial School of Physics.
What you will deliver:
Conduct internationally competitive nano-optics research on optical nanotweezers and metasurfaces for structured light generation.
Prepare and publish scholarly outputs, present at seminars and conferences, and contribute to competitive funding proposals.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate research students, and support junior research staff within the group’s expertise area.
Engage actively with TMOS nodes, School committees and outreach activities, fostering collaborations, diversity and public engagement.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold, or are close to completing, a PhD in physics, electrical and electronic engineering, or related nano-optics field.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with optical nanotweezers and/or metasurfaces for structured light generation.
Demonstrate a strong research track record, including publications, reports and manuscripts aligned with meta-optics or related fields.
Manage research projects effectively, meeting deadlines and progressing work with limited supervision in a team environment.
Engage productively with collaborators, industry or professional bodies, including teams located at different institutions or nodes.
Offer additional strengths in theory and modelling, nanofabrication, grant applications, or supervision of research students.
