PhD and postdoc positions
Currently, there are no open PhD or postdoc positions in our group.
Application procedure
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the projects with Prof. David Marpaung, prior to submitting applications.
Your profile
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in photonics, physics, electronic engineering, or closely related areas. In particular, experience in one or more of the following topics is desired:
- Fabrication of photonic and piezoelectric materials, for example, silicon, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, lithium niobate.
- Nonlinear optics in particular stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS).
- Experimental work on microwave photonics and optical communication systems.
- Modelling or experimental work on lasers and optical frequency combs.
- Experimental work on optical fiber devices, for example, photonic crystal fiber, tapered fiber.
- Familiarity with optical simulation software including COMSOL, Lumerical, Phoenix Optodesigner.
Our offer
- A PhD position for four years, full time with a probationary period of one year
- A starting salary of € 2.770,- in the first year and a salary of € 3.539,- in the fourth year gross per month
- Excellent mentorship, a stimulating research environment, and world-class research facilities
- Close collaboration with photonic industries in the Netherlands
- Various professional and personal development programs
Applications should include the following documents
- A a one-page motivation why you want to apply for this position and to join the group
- A detailed CV (resume) with a publication list
- An academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education
- Details and contact of at least two academic referees