PhD Position in Numerical Photonics (SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network)

The University of Namur is inviting applications for a PhD candidate position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) doctoral network SPARK. Based in the Physics Department's NISM institute under the supervision of the Lobet research team, the project focuses on theoretical and numerical calculations for time-varying photonics and broadband absorbers. The successful candidate will engage in machine-learning optimization, theoretical modeling, and multi-sector secondments at partner institutions including TU/e and JCMWave. The role expects active contribution to spatiotemporal photonic technologies as part of a 15-student international consortium.

• Perform theoretical modeling and numerical calculations for time-varying photonics and metamaterials
• Model homogeneous lossy time-varying media to achieve perfect broadband absorption
• Apply machine-learning optimization techniques to enhance broadband absorption performance
• Participate in planned secondments at JCMWave for industry exposure and TU/e for nanofabrication and characterization
• Collaborate closely with international partners across the SPARK doctoral network consortium