Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 1 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking an Engagement Officer to work in the CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC). The C-PIC mission is to create a pipeline of Silicon Photonics enabled companies, serving multiple industry sectors by 2030. C-PIC is a partner in several exciting initiatives including the major EU pilot line programme PIXEurope. This role will focus on building strong relationships with external partners, showcasing collaborative opportunities, and driving forward initiatives such as our membership scheme.

If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues, we offer the opportunity to join a group that enjoys a working environment and culture centred around the team and that prides itself on being actively supportive of each another.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment while undertaking the important role of communicating the benefits of future technologies. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements including hybrid working.

The aim of the C-PIC team is to provide a Silicon Photonics fabrication service to researchers from across the globe, centred around unique cleanroom capabilities in Southampton, UK (www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk ). The role is key to connecting with our community and building our network and you will have experience of delivering marketing and communications plans, managing digital platforms (web and social), and working with external agencies and consultants.

You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best researchers in the field of Silicon Photonics and will gain valuable, transferable skills, whilst gaining a deeper understanding of the Silicon Photonics ecosystem and the technology required to build Silicon Photonics systems, all whilst growing your personal network. No prior knowledge of Silicon Photonics is expected, simply the willingness to learn. As a key member of the C-PIC delivery team, you will benefit from a financial training allowance to support your personal and professional development including in areas such as EDI, innovation, and digitisation.

As an equal opportunities employer we are keen to encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to opportunity to discuss this role informally please contact Tom Carnay, Head of Business Operations, C-PIC (tjc1v11@soton.ac.uk )