PhD Fellowship in Nanophotonic: The Department of Physics and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is offering a 3-year PhD position focused on developing an integrated trace gas sensor utilizing nanophotonic waveguides and on-chip frequency combs as part of a European project. This role combines research in photonics and spectroscopy with hands-on applications in a collaborative environment.
Exciting PhD Fellowship in Nanophotonic On-Chip Sensor for Broadband Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy
Designation
PhD Fellowship Position
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Nanophotonic On-Chip Sensors for Spectroscopy |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway (with research stays in Paris) |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Application Deadline | 4th May 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must have:
- A master’s degree in experimental physics, micro/nanotechnology, photonics, or similar.
- Solid background in experimental physics, optics, and photonics.
- Hands-on experience in optical or photonic laboratories.
- Excellent command of English (oral and written).
- Good management and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Practical experience with optical waveguides.
- Familiarity with commercial simulation software (e.g., Lumerical, RSoft, COMSOL).
- Experience with gas sensing and IR spectroscopy.
- Programming skills (LabView, Python).
Description
The successful candidate will join a research team renowned for developing cutting-edge on-chip sensors in the realm of mid-IR and Raman spectroscopy, delivering high performance in a compact form. This position involves designing, fabricating, and optimizing waveguide sensors, integrating them with light sources and detectors, and testing prototypes for trace gas spectroscopy. The work provides ample opportunity for collaboration, scientific publication, and participation in conference presentations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
- CV (max 2 pages).
- Diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Official transcripts of grades (bachelor’s and master’s).
- Explanation of grading system for foreign education.
- Documentation of English proficiency.
- Documentation of proficiency in a Scandinavian language (if available).
- 3 references with contact information.
- Publication record (max 1 page).
- Description of past research activities/projects (max 1 page).
- Master’s thesis or draft.
Applications must be sent through Jobbnorge within the application deadline.
Last Date to Apply
4th May 2025
This is a unique opportunity to forge a scientific and commercial path in the rapidly evolving field of photonics and spectroscopy, contributing to groundbreaking research at an international level.
