"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. Additionally, you will collaborate with another PhD student to actively test the performance of the fabricated devices jointly.

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 or two years of experience in designing and fabricating photonic microcircuits
• Hands-on expertise in optical characterization and microfabrication techniques
• Creative and bold individual who isn’t afraid to take risks and push boundaries
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement

What the Employer Offers

• A challenging position in a socially engaged organization
• Salary between €2901 and €3707 gross per month on a full-time basis
• Fixed-term contract initially for 1 year, extendable to a total of 4 years for at least 0.8 FTE
• Additional benefits including holiday leave, holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, contribution to commuting expenses, and discounts on insurances