Job Description

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our research team in the field of nanophotonics and advanced optical devices. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, fabrication, and characterization of cutting-edge photonic structures, including metasurfaces and polaritonic devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct optical characterization of nanophotonic devices using advanced optical setups.
• Design, develop, and optimize device fabrication processes for photonic and metasurface structures.
• Build and operate optical systems involving spatial light modulators (SLMs) and structured light excitation techniques.
• Perform experimental studies on polariton lasing devices and tunable metasurfaces.
• Analyze experimental data and correlate results with theoretical models in optical physics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance device performance and integration.
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental procedures and results.

Qualifications & Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Strong background in nanophotonics and optical physics.
• Hands-on experience with optical setups, particularly involving spatial light modulation.
• Practical experience in cleanroom fabrication processes, including:
• Photolithography
• Electron Beam Lithography (EBL)
• Thin film deposition and nanofabrication techniques
• Familiarity with tunable device fabrication and metasurface technologies.
• Experience with polariton or laser-based photonic devices is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of simulation tools (e.g., FDTD, COMSOL).
• Experience in integrating optical systems with electronic or imaging platforms.
• Track record of publications in relevant fields.