PhD Position in Photon Condensates: The Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI) at Forschungszentrum Jülich is offering a PhD position focused on the development of electrically controlled photon condensates in III/V semiconductor heterostructures. This project aims to harness modern quantum technologies for quantum simulations, establishing spatially structured semiconductor chips as a platform for photon condensates.
PhD Position in Electrical Controlled Photon Condensates
Designation
PhD Position in Electrical Controlled Photon Condensates
Research Area
Quantum Technologies, Semiconductor Physics, Photonics, Nanotechnology
Location
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master’s degree in Physics or Materials Science |
| Academic Performance | Overall grade of at least “good” |
| Expertise | Optics, Spectroscopy or Molecular Beam Epitaxy |
| Knowledge | Micro- or Nano-structuring of solid-state materials |
| Experience | Structural and optical characterization of semiconductors |
| Other Desired Qualifications | Independence, reliability, teamwork skills |
Description
The PhD position involves molecular beam epitaxy of AlAs/AlGaAs and AlOx/AlGaAs Bragg mirrors, structural investigations using advanced characterization techniques, and optimization of optical properties to achieve Bose-Einstein condensation of photons. The successful candidate will develop piezoelectric AlN layers for electrical wavelength tuning in microresonators, contributing to scalable architectures for quantum simulations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their applications through the provided contact form on the Forschungszentrum Jülich website. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
Last Date for Application
The position will remain open until successfully filled. It is recommended to submit applications as soon as possible.
For further details about the application process and other queries, refer to the FAQs section on the Forschungszentrum Jülich website.
