In our research group optical waveguides and novel integrated optical structures based on silicon oxynitride (SiON) are intensively studied for passive applications in optical sensing as well as communication.
The passive photonic integration platform based on SiON will be applied in a new national project, in which academic and industrial partners closely collaborate. For the envisaged application field, integrated OCT, our photonics platform will be further developed in order to access multiple photonic layers on the same chip and to enable parallel OCT.
The PhD student will extensively contribute to the development of this 3D photonic platform and apply the developed technology in the design as well as for the realization of novel parallel OCT devices. The characterization of the devices will be carried out in close collaboration with a medical consortium member. For the realization the candidate will make use of the clean-room facilities of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente.
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 well-structured 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, please visit our webpage: 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 2042 Euro (gross per month), rising to 2612 Euro in the fourth year, plus excellent secondary labor conditions.
Applications:
Your application should contain the following documents:
- complete CV
- application letter
- transcript of grades
- publication list (if applicable)
- names, address and contact information of 3 referees
E-mail your application to Dr. K. Wörhoff (k.worhoff@ewi.utwente.nl). The application deadline is 01-Dec-2010. Only applications containing all required information will be taken into account.
At University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Integrated Optical MicroSystems
Field(s): applied physics, biophysics, material physics, nanotechnology, optics and optoelectronics
Application deadline: Dec 01 (Wed), 2010
Submitted: Nov 01, 2010
Contact: K. Worhoff
E-mail: k.worhoff@ewi.utwente.nl
Phone: +31 53 489 3477
Fax: -
Address: University of Twente, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
PhD Studentship Integrated Photonic Devices for parallel OCT, Netherland
