Doctoral student in nonlinear optical materials Full-time NEW

Doctoral Student In Nonlinear Optical Materials

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

We are looking for a doctoral student who wants to develop the next generation of reconfigurable photonic platforms for quantum technologies. The project combines nonlinear optics, ferroelectric materials, micro-/nanofabrication, and quantum photonics, with a focus on programmable ferroelectric-based components. You will join a dynamic and international research group at KTH Applied Physics, where experimental research, materials development, and new photonic concepts come together. You will work in close collaboration with leading research groups in materials science and quantum technology, both at KTH and internationally. We are looking for candidates with a background in engineering physics, physics, photonics, quantum technology, or a related field.

Supervision: Carlota Canalias is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

To be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following: passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge. In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to independently pursue his or her work, collaborate with others, have a professional approach and analyze and work with complex issues. It is considered a merit if you have documented knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: generation and characterization of squeezed light, ferroelectricity, and the fabrication, structuring, and use of ferroelectric crystals for nonlinear optical applications. Experience in experimental work in quantum optics, nonlinear optics, or photonic device fabrication is also considered a merit. After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement.