Doctoral Position in Experimental Ultrafast Optics and Photonics — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Doctoral Position in Experimental Ultrafast Optics and Photonics
100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
The Ultrafast Dynamics Group at ETH Zurich is offering a doctoral position in Experimental Ultrafast Optics and Photonics.
- Doctoral Position in Experimental Ultrafast Optics and Photonics
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term Project background
- The research combines ultrafast optics, terahertz spectroscopy, nanophotonics, and electromagnetic wave engineering, with the goal of developing a unique experimental platform for investigating time-varying electromagnetic media.
- The project combines optical pump-probe spectroscopy, broadband terahertz techniques, subwavelength waveguide engineering, and advanced optical instrumentation to explore fundamentally new regimes of light-matter interaction Your research activities will include:
- Development of advanced optical instrumentation and experimental methodologies Data analysis and numerical modelling
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a completely new experimental platform while addressing fundamental questions at the intersection of photonics, electromagnetism, and ultrafast science.
- Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline A strong interest in experimental physics
- Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous, but not required: Terahertz spectroscopy
- The position is fully funded for four years. Working, teaching and re
Notes and original content
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- Martina Basini.
- Project background
- Job description
- The project combines optical pump-probe spectroscopy, broadband terahertz techniques, subwavelength waveguide engineering, and advanced optical instrumentation to explore fundamentally new regimes of light-matter interaction
- Your research activities will include:
- Development of advanced optical instrumentation and experimental methodologies
- Data analysis and numerical modelling
- Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- A strong interest in experimental physics
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