Summary
The Leiden Institute for Research in Physics (LION) invites applications for a PhD position focused on developing innovative photonic technologies using photoaddressable and birefringent polymer materials. This research aims to enhance energy efficiency and scalability in photonic integrated circuits for future communication, sensing, and quantum computing systems.
PhD Candidate in Photoadressable Quantum Photonics
Designation
PhD Candidate in Photoadressable Quantum Photonics
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Number | 16646 |
| Job Type | PhD position |
| Contract Hours | 38 – 40 hours per week |
| Location | Leiden, Netherlands |
| Application Deadline | July 5, 2026 |
Research Area
- Integrated Photonics
- Quantum Optics
- Functional Polymer Materials
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Nanoscience, or a closely related discipline
- Interest in integrated photonics, quantum optics, or optical materials
- Experimentalist with experience in optical measurements, nanofabrication, or photonic device characterization
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment
Job Description
The successful candidate will be involved in a multidisciplinary research project that includes:
- Designing and characterizing hybrid silicon nitride–polymer photonic circuits
- Investigating photoaddressable birefringent polymer platforms for rewritable and programmable photonic devices
- Performing optical and quantum optical experiments on integrated photonic components, including Mach–Zehnder interferometers and programmable optical filters
- Exploring quantum interference phenomena to evaluate the performance of reconfigurable quantum photonic components
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team across academic and industrial networks
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter detailing motivation for the project
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for two references
Applications can be submitted via the provided application link on the university’s job portal.
Last Date for Apply
July 5, 2026
