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Research and Innovation Associate in Optical Network for AI

Birmingham💼 Full-time💰 $38,784–$38,784🗓 2026-05-31 → 2026-07-31

Core

Researching optical network architectures to reduce energy consumption in AI data centre interconnections using optical combs, tuneable lasers, and flexible designs.

Role type

Research and Innovation Associate (Optical Networks)

Builds

Network demonstration testbeds for tuneable laser-based switching and recirculating loop configurations.

Domain

Photonics / Optical Communications / Data Centre Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

fast tuneable lasers in high-capacity communication systems, optical frequency combs, recirculating loop based optical communications testbeds, low latency FPGA applications, digital signal processing in high-capacity optical communications

Preferred skills

ability to learn new techniques quickly

Technologies

optical combs, tuneable lasers, FPGAs

Responsibilities

Conduct research in purpose-built photonics facilities, contribute to network demonstration testbed development, address integration challenges for real-world data trace transmission

Seniority

Associate (Grade 7/8), early-career researcher

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