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Are you interested in photonics integrated circuits (PICs) and can you contribute to the development of chip-based nonlinear optics? Then the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites you to apply for a 2-year Research Assistant position.
This project will demonstrate a device that encodes information and modifies the properties of single photons, which is a type of light used for quantum applications. This photonics integrated circuit (PIC) is based on a patent pending and will be fabricated using a fabless approach with mature technologies. Single-photon sources are building blocks for critical applications such as encrypted telecommunication. In recent years they became commercially available. However, their frequency is far from the values used in existing fiber networks.
Applications are invited for a 2-year Research Assistant position in the field of Integrated Photonics at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 2–year fixed-term position from October 1, 2023 or as soon possible to end on September 30, 2025.
Job description
It is possible to convert the frequency and change the direction of single photons using materials with so-called optical nonlinearity. However, the required setups are limited to research labs due to their complexity and size. Our approach uses photonic integration to implement a frequency converter and switch on a chip. This size reduction also increases the interaction of light with the material, resulting in high conversion efficiency. This also reduces the overall cost, as the chips are compatible with large-scale production. Other applications that will benefit from this project include spectroscopy, as our design intrinsically allows for the efficient generation of laser light in the mid-infrared.
- You will be contributing to designing and characterizing photonic integrated circuits.
- You will be involved in publications, and conferences.
- These activities will be in close collaboration with our partners in Denmark and abroad.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar.
- Experience in handling lasers and optical fibers
- Teaching experience
- Publication experience
Who we are
The group of Integrated Photonics at AU-ECE is led by Nicolas Volet. Our activities have been divided into two main directions: 1) ultrastable diode lasers, and 2) nonlinear integrated photonics for quantum technologies.
Our team has adopted a fabless approach: we do not fabricate devices. Instead, we focus on their physics, their design and their characterization. We established collaborations with the major foundries that we hire as subcontractors to fabricate the needed components with the relevant materials. Our Photonics Lab is dedicated to the characterization of PICs, both packaged and unpackaged.
Our work explores physical and technological approaches that can enhance the performance of photonic devices while reducing their size and cost. We are primarily interested in demonstrating elegant solutions for photonic components, paving the way to systems fully integrated on a single chip and compatible with high-volume production capabilities. These photonic integrated circuits (PICs) find applications in telecommunication, quantum technologies, biomedical, and sensing.
What we offer
The department offers:
- a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Finlandsgade 22, Aarhus, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Nicolas Volet, volet@ece.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than July 25, 2023.
Application procedure
Short-listing is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Favrskov Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 25-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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