We are looking for a Research Scientist (f/m/d) with specialisation in nonlinear and integrated optics

The main topic of the project is the utilisation of refractive index fronts in silicon and silicon nitride waveguides for light manipulation. Interaction of light with such fronts leads to special Doppler-like effects and can be adjusted to stop light or to significantly compress pulses. Some of the effects are presented in our recent papers:

http://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-019-0511-6

https://aip.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1063/5.0007986

https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0050770

The goal of the work will be the experimental realization of the proposed effects, in a setup similar to our earlier experiments:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-03862-0

Job tasks

• • Simulation of front-pulse interactions with a split-step Fourier method
  • Development of waveguide designs with required dispersion
  • Ordering of silicon or silicon nitride optical chips
  • Realization of pulse compression experiment with pump and signal pulses
  • Realisation of light stopping experiments with storing and releasing pump pulses
  • Participation in teaching activities

Desired skills and experience

• • M.Sc. or PhD in physics/electrical engineering with focus on integrated/nonlinear optics
  • Demonstration of experience with pump probe experiments is beneficial
  • Demonstration of experience with integrated and waveguide optics setups is beneficial

Applicants should send a letter of motivation, a detailed CV, transcript of records, proof of completed training and/or university degree and the contact details of at least two referees.

Closing Date: 24.09.2021

What we offer

The employment contract based on contracts for the German civil service (13 TV-L, 4000 €/month gross income at least, depending on experience level) including health insurance covering dependent members of the core family. Accident insurance for employee and wages paid on sick leave.

Possibility to pursue PhD or further postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation)

We particularly welcome applications from women. Preference will be given to severely disabled applicants provided comparable qualifications.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your electronic application via online application platform:

https://stellenportal.tuhh.de/jobposting/88ac599e560df2ab7548e1ef6c2a26d607c4bfd9

For further information please contact Dr. Alexander Petrov, a.petrov@tuhh.de

About the employer

Hamburg University of Technology (www.tuhh.de), Institute of Optical and Electronic Materials: (www.tuhh.de/oem)

The Institute of Optical and Electronic Materials at Hamburg University of Technology has its main research focus in silicon photonics and structured optical materials. In the field of silicon photonics there is extensive experience with integrated waveguides and photonic crystals for light manipulation on chip. The institute has established cooperations on this topic in Germany and worldwide. The structured optical materials include metamaterial, opals, photonic glasses and nanoporous metals. The institute head, Prof. Manfred Eich, is the board member of a collaborative research center on material science (www.tuhh.de/sfb986).

The position will be supervised by Dr. Alexander Petrov and Prof. Dr. Manfred Eich