The roleThe 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. What will you be doing?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. You should apply ifWe want to hear from you if you have:
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?
Additional informationFor 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. Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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