PhD student position in Nonlinear Silicon Photonics

Information about the division and the research
The Photonics laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, with over 30 members, is involved with research on optical communication systems, optical amplifiers, optoelectronics and nonlinear optics. We have a state-of-the experimental facility for optical communication and excellent funding over the next several years. Our research is both experimental and theoretical/numerical and we have extensive international collaboration. We also have access to a state-of-the-art clean room for fabrication of optical structures and devices as well as experience in commercializing our research. 

In the area of communication, we implement new modulation formats to achieve higher spectral efficiency in optical communication channels, thereby increasing capacity. Ultralow noise optical amplifiers are investigated as they allow a further increase of throughput in long-haul transmission. The more device-oriented research deals with lasers satisfying requirements for optical interconnects in terms of speed and power consumption. The work is coordinated in the Fibre Optical Communications Research Centre (FORCE).

The overall objective of the project funding the current position is to unleash the unexplored potential of so-called phase-sensitive optical amplifier, being implemented in a compact silicon-nitride chip. This will be achieved by designing, fabrication, and evaluation such chips to generate knowledge and implement experimental demonstrations that go substantially beyond current state-of-the-art. This involves a mix of engineering and scientific challenges.

We are now seeking an innovative self-motivated person that will be able work independently as well as in larger teams. The person filling this position will participate in collaborative research effort on phase-sensitive amplifiers and their applications.

Major responsibilities
As the successful candidate you will participate mainly in the design, fabrication, and evaluation of devices as outlined above and will include both experimental work and numerical simulations. The appointment offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. Included in the work is also to some extent taking part in the supervision and teaching of undergraduate students as well as departmental duites.

Qualifications
You should have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or similar and a strong background in optical communications or nonlinear optics. Excellent team-working skills, presentation skills and fluency in English are required. As important merits will be considered experience of device fabrication in cleanroom, optical transmission and nonlinear optics experiments, Matlab and other simulation software, teaching experience and publications.

Fluency in English is a requirement.

Contract terms
The position as a PhD student is a full-time temporary employment, limited to a maximum of four years, plus teaching and other departmental duties. A monthly salary is paid. There are no tuition fees for PhD studies at Chalmers

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220050 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 5 May, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Professor Peter Andrekson, MC2
E-mail: peter.andrekson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721606

Professor Victor Torres Company, MC2
E-mail: torresv@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721904

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