"PhD position in Photonic Processors"

Job Summary: As a PhD student, you will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and characterization of photonic processors on ferroelectric materials including thin film lithium niobate and barium titanate. You will develop and optimize these integrated photonic processors to reach maximum power efficiency and collaborate with another PhD student to test the performance of the fabricated devices.

Responsibilities: Design, fabrication, and characterization of photonic processors (including an on-chip laser, delay line, and optical memory element); participating in joint experiments; optimizing the design and reiterating as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements: Completed MSc in photonics, integrated optics, physics, or a related field; at least one to two years of experience in designing and fabricating photonic microcircuits; hands-on expertise in optical characterization and microfabrication techniques; creative and bold individual with strong collaboration and communication skills. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What the Employer Offers: A fixed-term contract for 1 year, extendable to 4 years; salary between €2901.00 and €3707.00 gross per month based on full-time employment; a position for at least 0.8 FTE; 232 hours of holiday leave per year for full-time (38-hour week); 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; contributions to commuting expenses; optional personalized benefits package; and a supportive, inclusive working environment at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.