Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join us in advancing the future of Flat Optics under the Semiconductor Flagship. The successful candidate will help develop cutting-edge research on next-generation optoelectronic devices for optical computing and communications, using metasurfaces and fluorescent materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and fabrication of optical structures using quantum dots, dyes, metasurfaces, etc for optical concentrators and interconnects
• Setup optical and electrical systems to characterize performance including optical efficiency, bandwidth, power consumption, signal integrity, etc.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across silicon photonics, integration and packaging.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Support translational research and collaborations with industry partners.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in optoelectronics and semiconductor physics.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication using cleanroom processes, e.g. thin film deposition, photolithography
• Experience in optical, electrical setup and device characterization of light emitting diodes and detectors
• Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills
• Good team player who can collaborate with industry and academic partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of high-speed communication systems, and digital signal processing using FPGA.
• Knowledge in optical device modelling and simulation tools (e.g. Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL).
• Track record of publications in relevant fields.