OpenFieldAIPT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Optical Frequency Combs & Microresonators
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at AIPT, developing chip-scale Kerr micro-combs for ultra-precise optical metrology and parallel coherent telecommunications.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Laser Physics, Integrated Photonics, or Optical Engineering within last 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Published manuscripts in Nature Photonics, Optica, or Light: Science & Applications
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried academic post: £37,099–£44,263/year gross + USS pension contribution
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (employed postdoctoral researcher)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Aston University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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