LMI Researcher

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi,

United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers,

mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

At TII, we help society to overcome its biggest hurdles through a rigorous approach to scientific

discovery and inquiry, using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international

institutions. Our rigorous discovery and inquiry-based approach helps to forge new and disruptive

breakthroughs in advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, cyber security, directed

energy, quantum computing, and secure systems.

Job Description

The Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is looking

for a Laser–Matter Interaction Researcher who will conduct laboratory- and field-based applied laser–matter interaction (LMI) research and development activities for different laser-based applications.

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. Moreover, 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:

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct 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.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and characterize, 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.

• Contribute to laser remote sensing systems development for both indoor and outdoor trials.

• Conduct instrument automation, programming, and hardware-software interfacing.

• 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.

• Perform other duties related to the position, as required.

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 LIF, Raman, etc.

• Extensive experience in developing complex experimental setups, including optical system

design, signal processing, and instrumentation, for controlled LMI experiments.

• Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and programming tools such as LabVIEW, Python, 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.

• Hands-on experience with high-vacuum systems, including operation, maintenance,

troubleshooting, and gas-handling equipment.

• Experience with spectroscopy- and imaging-based detection systems.

• Ability to work in ISO 7 cleanroom environments while strictly adhering to laser safety

regulations.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• A Master degree in Physics, Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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