PhD student in non-linear optical materials

Project description

Research education subject: Applied physics

We are seeking a PhD student who wants to develop next-generation reconfigurable photonic platforms for quantum technology. The project combines non-linear optics, ferroelectric materials, micro-/nanofabrication, and quantum photonics, with a focus on programmable ferroelectric-based components. You will become part of a dynamic and international research group at KTH Applied Physics, where experiments, material development, and new photonic concepts meet. 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 you with a background in engineering physics, physics, photonics, quantum technology, or equivalent. The project is fully funded.

Supervision: Carlota Canalias is proposed to supervise the PhD student. Decision is made upon admission.

Eligibility for admission

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance) the applicant must have basic eligibility:

completed a degree at an advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to Engelska B/6.

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. During the selection of applicants, the ability to:

independently drive your work forward, be able to collaborate with others, have a professional approach, and analyze and work with complex issues, will be assessed.

It is meritorious if you have documented knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: generation and characterization of squeezed light, ferroelectricity, as well as manufacturing, structuring, and use of ferroelectric crystals for non-linear optical applications. Experience in experimental work in quantum optics, non-linear optics, or photonic component manufacturing is also meritorious.

Following the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target degree: PhD

Information about admission and employment

Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as a PhD student. The total period of employment may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral studies for four years. An employed PhD student may, to a limited extent (at most 20%), perform certain tasks within, e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a PhD student is valid for at most one year; the employment may thereafter be renewed for at most two years at a time. For studies intended to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral studies for two years.

As a PhD student, you will benefit from KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for PhD salaries. Read more about Forskarstudier vid KTH | KTH | Sweden.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must contain the following:

Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations to English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified. CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge. Cover letter with a concise account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages) Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

The application must reach KTH no later than the last application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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