Senior LMI Researcher
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About the Role
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Laser-Matter Interaction Researcher for the Directed Energy Research Center. The role involves conducting applied research on laser-matter interactions, designing experimental setups, and mentoring junior researchers.
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Responsibilities
- Independently design, plan, and execute laser matter interaction activities in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed regimes
- Design, integrate, and build experimental setups using various laser sources and detection systems for LMI research and development activities
- Design and develop mobile pulsed laser platforms, including containerized systems incorporating high energy lasers operating in different regimes
- Maintain, troubleshoot, characterize, and repair laser systems, including ultrafast and nanosecond laser sources
- Conduct experiments in both indoor and outdoor environments, as required by projects’ objectives
- Develop, organize, and maintain LMI laboratory infrastructure and facilities, and provide technical support to team members across multiple projects
- Develop laser remote sensing systems for both indoor and outdoor trials
- Process and report experimental results through technical documentation and project reports
- Work collaboratively with project teams and departmental stakeholders
- Interact with scientific collaborators, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers
- Participate in multidisciplinary technical projects
- Mentor junior researchers, engineers, and students engaged in laser matter interaction research and development activities
Requirements
- PhD degree in Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field, with focus on laser–matter interaction research and development
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an R&D, industrial, or equivalent technical environment
- Strong hands on experience with high power laser systems, optics, and detectors
- Extensive practical experience with laser systems operating across multiple pulse regimes
- Demonstrated experience in operation, maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting of high energy pulsed laser systems
- Strong expertise in spectrometry, thermography, calorimetry, and thermal analysis
- Proven experience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy including pump probe measurements, laser based spectroscopy and sensing (LIBS, LIF, Raman, etc.)
- Extensive experience in developing complex experimental setups, including optical system design, signal processing, and instrumentation
- Familiarity with opto mechanical design, vibration isolation, and laser beam stability optimization
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and programming tools such as LabVIEW, Python, SOLIDWORKS, and Zemax
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural research and development environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive experience in instrument automation, programming, and hardware/software interfacing
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Job Description
- The Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is looking for a Senior Laser–Matter Interaction Researcher who will conduct laboratory and field based applied laser–matter interaction (LMI) research and development activities for different laser based applic
- The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the LMI Team Leader and be responsible for performing research and development activities on laser matter interactions and applications.
- The candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and operation of advanced laser systems and experimental platforms supporting indoor and outdoor activities.
- The position may require occasional short term international travel to meet project and organizational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, plan, and execute laser matter interaction activities in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed regimes.
- Design, integrate, and build experimental setups using various laser sources and detection systems for LMI research and development activities.
- Design and develop mobile pulsed laser platforms, including containerized systems incorporating high energy lasers operating in different regimes.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, characterize, and repair laser systems, including ultrafast and nanosecond laser sources.
- Conduct experiments in both indoor and outdoor environments, as required by projects’ objectives.
- Develop, organize, and maintain LMI laboratory infrastructure and facilities, and provide technical support to team members across multiple projects.
- Develop laser remote sensing systems for both indoor and outdoor trials.
- Process and report experimental results through technical documentation and project reports.
- Work collaboratively with project teams and departmental stakeholders.
- Interact with scientific collaborators, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary technical projects.
- Mentor junior researchers, engineers, and students engaged in laser matter interaction research and development activities.
Requirements
- Strong hands on experience with high power laser systems, optics, and detectors.
- Extensive practical experience with laser systems operating across multiple pulse regimes.
- Demonstrated experience in operation, maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting of high energy pulsed laser systems.
- Strong expertise in spectrometry, thermography, calorimetry, and thermal analysis, including instrument operation, experimental design, and data interpretation in scientific and industrial contexts.
- Proven experience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy including pump probe measurements, laser based spectroscopy and sensing, such as LIBS, LIF, Raman, etc.
- Extensive experience in developing complex experimental setups, including optical system design, signal processing, and instrumentation, for controlled LMI experiments.
- Familiarity with opto mechanical design, vibration isolation, and laser beam stability optimization.
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and programming tools such as LabVIEW, Python, SOLIDWORKS, and Zemax to support experimental design and data analysis.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural research and development environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive experience in instrument automation, programming, and hardware/software interfacing.
- Hands on experience with high vacuum systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and gas handling equipment.
- Experience with spectroscopy and imaging based detection systems.
Qualifications
- A PhD degree in Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field, with a focus on laser–matter interaction research and development.
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an R&D, industrial, or equivalent technical environment.
- A good command of English, both written and spoken.
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