Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Physics » Optics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number _1_146 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide technical support for a state-of-the-art non-linear photonics laboratory.
Lab Operations and Maintenance
- Clean, inspect and maintain optical components, including mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, microscope objectives, fibre connectors and other precision optics.
- Prepare lab equipment for daily operation, including lasers, electronic instrumentation and optical measurement systems.
- Verify lab instruments are properly calibrated and operated, including optical power meters,



optical spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, RF analysers and similar diagnostic equipment.
- Keep the lab clean, safe and organised.
- Assemble and organise optical tables, secure cables, install optical mounts and perform general lab maintenance.

Optical Fibre and Photonics Support
- Handle optical fibres, including stripping, cleaving, fusion splicing, connector preparation, polishing and inspection.
- Assist in assembling, modifying and maintaining fibre-based experimental setups.
- Assist in aligning and optimising optical systems, cavities, interferometers and free-space beam paths.
- Perform routine optical measurements and diagnostic tests to monitor system performance and identify potential issues.

Mechanical and Electronic Support
- Assemble and modify mechanical fixtures, optical mounts and lab infrastructure.
- Perform basic electronic assemblies, wiring, troubleshooting and electronic compone

📌 2026-2027_1_146 - A lab technician contract in non-linear photonics (España)
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