Doctoral Position in Mid-Infrared Integrated Photonics
Develop advanced mid-infrared integrated photonic devices and optical sensing technologies at ETH Zurich.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in physics or engineering with a strong background in photonics, cleanroom fabrication, and optical experimentation.
Overview
The Optical Nanomaterial Laboratory within the Physics Department at ETH Zurich invites applications for a doctoral researcher position focused on mid-infrared integrated photonics and optical sensing. The successful candidate will design, simulate, fabricate, and experimentally characterize photonic devices at the intersection of integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and spectroscopy. This role offers comprehensive training across the full development cycle of photonic devices in a collaborative, world-class research environment. Candidates are expected to conduct rigorous experimental work, contribute to scientific literature, and collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
What you'll do
- Develop numerical models and design photonic layouts for mid-infrared integrated devices
- Contribute to micro- and nanofabrication processes within the advanced cleanroom facilities
- Perform optical and electrical measurements to evaluate the performance of fabricated devices
- Conduct mid-infrared optical characterization and spectroscopy experiments
- Analyze scientific data and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners on multidisciplinary tasks
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, materials science, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or materials science
- Interest and motivation to address demanding experimental challenges
- Aptitude for numerical modeling and scientific data analysis
Funding & terms
How to apply
Submit your application exclusively through the online application portal of ETH Zurich. Ensure all required application materials are uploaded together as email or postal submissions are not accepted.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Master's degree transcript
- Contact information for two referees
Contact
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