Postdoc in Optoelectronics - Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers

We are looking for a postdoc to strengthen our team at the Photonics Laboratory, here you will have the opportunity to work on VCSELs for optical interconnects and sensing applications. We offer a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and state-of-the-art infrastructures in a dynamic and international environment at the forefront of research. 

Information about the Photonics Laboratory 
The Photonics laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, with about 35 members, conducts application oriented research in optoelectronics and fiber optical communication. We are part of the Fiber Optic Communications Research Center (FORCE) at Chalmers. Research in optoelectronics, with an emphasis on semiconductor lasers, started at Chalmers in the early 1980’s. Today we handle everything from laser design and fabrication to laser characterization and system evaluation. We are distinguished in the development of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), which is a key component for optical interconnects and sensing. We participate in European projects and work closely with academic and industrial partners world-wide. 

The research on VCSELs for optical interconnects aims at developing VCSELs with improved high temperature performance and reduced temperature dependence for applications in e.g. automotive optical networks and radar systems. The project is funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF). Meanwhile the research on VCSELs for sensing applications deals with monolithic integration of VCSELs with optical metasurfaces to create compact and efficient light sources with advanced optical functionality. The project is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg (KAW) Foundation. 

Major responsibilities
We seek a postdoc to work in a team of senior researchers and PhD students with complementary skills and tasks. You will actively participate in the research and development of new VCSEL technologies and integration schemes. The work is mainly experimental and involves VCSEL fabrication and testing at the device level. In addition, a limited amount of efforts on laser design and modelling is expected. Your responsibility as postdoc is to conduct research and to assist PhD students (VCSEL fabrication and testing) under your guidance. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers) in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or equivalent. Experience from optoelectronic device fabrication in a cleanroom environment and device characterization using advanced measurement equipment is required. Knowledge in the areas of semiconductors, optoelectronics and photonics is also required. Previous work on VCSELs, including fabrication and testing, is meritorious. 

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for up to three years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10873&rmlang=UK

Application deadline: October 16, 2022


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