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Louise Hirst

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6 months ago

Postdoc in Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes for LiDAR Applications University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Postdoc vacancy funded by the Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing hub. The post is described as a funded position; no stipend amount, duration, or additional benefits are specified.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Cambridge

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Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Photonic
Physics

About this position

Postdoctoral vacancy at the University of Cambridge in the Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, working with Louise Hirst.

The project focuses on the development of single-photon avalanche diodes for LiDAR applications, with support from the Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing hub. This is a research-intensive opportunity for candidates with interests in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, optoelectronics, and related semiconductor device development.

The post is explicitly advertised as a postdoc vacancy. No PhD/Masters call is mentioned. The post does not provide a deadline, salary, duration, or detailed eligibility criteria in the text provided.

Interested applicants should review the linked announcement and contact the hiring team through the posting or associated recruitment page for the full application instructions.

Funding details

Postdoc vacancy funded by the Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing hub. The post is described as a funded position; no stipend amount, duration, or additional benefits are specified.

What's required

A postdoctoral researcher is sought for work on the development of single-photon avalanche diodes for LiDAR applications. The post does not state detailed eligibility criteria, but the topic suggests a strong background in physics, photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor devices, or related experimental research would be relevant.

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