Postdoctoral position in Optoelectronics - Datacom Lasers

Information about the research group and the project
The Photonics Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2), with about 30 members, conducts application oriented research in optoelectronics and fibre optics, as well as more fundamental research on new photonic materials. Research in optoelectronics, with an emphasis on semiconductor lasers, started at Chalmers in the early 1980’s. Today we master everything from laser design and fabrication to laser characterization and system evaluation. We are among the leaders in the development of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs), which is a key component for optical interconnects: the short-reach optical links, cables and networks used to transfer huge amounts of data in datacenters, supercomputers and computer clusters. We participate in European projects and work closely with academic and industrial partners world-wide. To further strengthen our efforts we will now expand our team with a postdoc to work on VCSELs and related technologies for optical interconnects.

The VCSEL is being developed towards higher speed and efficiency to meet requirements of increased capacity and reduced power consumption in optical interconnect networks. Of increasing importance is also a higher degree of integration to enable e.g. multi-wavelength VCSEL arrays for wavelength division multiplexed interconnects, dense VCSEL arrays for spatial division multiplexed interconnects and on-chip light sources for silicon-based photonic integrated circuits. The project deals with the development of such VCSELs and VCSEL arrays.

The details of the departmental research activities may be found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/mc2/laboratories/PL/Pages/default.aspx

Tasks and responsibilities
We seek a postdoc to work in a team of senior researchers, other postdocs and PhD students with complementary skills and tasks. The postdoc will actively participate in the research and development of new VCSEL technologies and integration schemes. The work is mainly experimental with a focus on laser fabrication and evaluation at the device level, but also involves integration with electronics and system level experiments. In addition, a limited amount of efforts on laser design and modelling are expected. Much of the work will be conducted in close collaboration with external partners. Your responsibility as postdoc is to lead and conduct research and to assist PhD students under your guidance. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
By the starting date, the applicant should have a PhD degree in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. The degree should generally not be older than three years. Extensive experience from optoelectronic device fabrication in a cleanroom environment and device characterization using advanced measurement equipment is required. Previous work on VCSELs is a clear merit. Solid knowledge in the areas of semiconductors, optoelectronics and photonics is required. A good command of English is also required.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160152 and written in English.
Application deadline: May 31, 2016

For questions, please contact:
Professor Anders Larsson, Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience, anders.larsson@chalmers.se, +46-31-7721593, +46-703-08862

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