Ph.D. Vacancy (4 years): "Optical Lab in a Package"
Job Description:
The "Optical Lab in a Package" project, in which several Dutch partners participate, is funded by the Dutch program "Smart-SiP" (Smart System in a Package). In this project, nano/microtechnolog y will be used for the implementation of the optical as well as electronic functions to end up with sugar-cube sized devices. Based on the competences at the IOMS group (silicon oxynitride based CMOS-compatible photonics) and the ICD group (innovative CMOS electronic circuits), state-of-the- art photonic circuits are combined with high-speed photodetectors in the GHz range. More specifically, IOMS will work on the efficient connection between an integrated optical Raman spectrometer and a CMOS-based photodiode. ICD will optimize the diode structure and develop novel circuitry to process the photocurrent. The industrial partner, River Diagnostics, will guide the project with respect to system aspects and
provide specifications for realistic applications. Ultimately, the Optical Lab in a Package will be employed as a key component in a potentially mass-produced apparatus relevant for lifestyle applications: spectroscopy- based measurement of UV-induced (i.e sunbathing induced) skin damage that may cause skin cancer.
Requirements:
The candidate should have a background in (integrated) optics. Experience in one or more of the following fields will be advantageous: theory of integrated optics, simulation and design of integrated optical devices, clean-room technology, photonics technology, and optical characterization techniques.
In addition, a Master or Diploma in Physics, Optics, or Electrical Engineering is required before the starting date. Very good knowledge of scientific English and the ability to write wellstructured reports in that language are required.
Organization:
The Integrated Optical Micro Systems (IOMS) group is part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology of the University of Twente, offering an inspiring and multidisciplinary research environment. For more details about our research group, the job descriptions of the currently open positions, and future research positions on similar subjects, please visit our webpage: http://ioms. ewi.utwente. nl/.
Conditions of Employment:
We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment.
The assignment is for 4 years. The candidate is expected to finish the project with a Ph.D. thesis and disseminate the results through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. The Ph.D. student will receive a starting salary of 1956 Euro (gross per month), rising to 2502 Euro in the fourth year, plus excellent secondary labor conditions.
Applications:
For your application, download the application form available at our webpage (http://ioms. ewi.utwente. nl/openpositions /), complete the application form and send it, along with all documents indicated therein as attachments, to the e-mail address m.pollnau@ewi. utwente.nl. The application deadline is 15-05-2008.
IOMS, MESA+ Research Institute, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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