Professor in Nanophotonics – DTU Electro

DTU Electro, the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark, invites applications for positions as full professors within the field of nanophotonics.

DTU Electro has research activities ranging from fundamental physics research to new photonics-enabled applications and optical communication technology. The professor will be affiliated the Nanophotonics Section, which emphasizes research on semiconductor and integrated photonics, micro- and nanocavity lasers, quantum photonics, plasmonics and metamaterials.

The area of nanophotonics is booming internationally, and DTU Electro has a strong standing in the field. With this call, we wish to strengthen our activities further by establishing one or several professorships. Our focus is on exploring light-matter interaction in nanostructures, experimentally and theoretically, understanding the physics at play and using the insights gained to enable new and improved communication and information technology devices, sensors, and measurement equipment, as well as devices for emerging quantum technology. Education of students with a strong background in physics and modern photonics engineering as well as attracting research grants to pursue ambitious and high-risk goals are part of our DNA.

Responsibilities and qualifications
DTU Electro seeks one or more professors with significant research and leadership experience in one or several of the research fields listed below:

• Photonic nanotechnology. Physics, technology, and applications of semiconductor photonics. An identified priority is nanofabrication of photonic devices and circuits, including advanced modelling and experimental characterization. Applications include nanoelectromechanical systems, devices with controlled or enhanced light-matter interaction, sensors, integrated interferometers, nanostructured light sources, and devices for quantum technology.
• New photonic materials. Physics, technology, and applications of new photonic materials, i.e., 2D-materials, and structured materials such as metamaterials and topological materials. Extension of material platforms to new wavelength ranges. Advanced electromagnetic and quantum theory of materials properties, numerical simulation techniques, as well as fabrication and experimental characterization are important elements of the research field. 
• Quantum photonic devices. Physics and technology of semiconductor devices for emerging quantum technology. An identified priority is epitaxial growth, processing, spectroscopy and modelling of devices that harness the quantum nature of light to solve key challenges in emerging solid-state quantum technology or provide new possibilities in integrated photonics for information and communication technology.

Collaboration with other groups within and outside the department is strongly encouraged. Successful candidates are expected to have an outgoing role in seeking and promoting applications of the technology developed.

You value visionary and meaningful communication, and you are motivated by delivering and take lead in engaging teaching at the BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels. The position will involve teaching in existing courses and developing new relevant course materials by bringing the newest results from your research into our teaching to educate the new generation of graduates within photonics engineering.  You will develop teaching activities to support DTU’s ambition of having Europe’s best engineering education.

You are expected to formulate a vision for the future development of the research area, including the identification of promising areas of application, opportunities for funding, as well as the role of the research area in educating engineers.

You must have well-documented international recognition within the research field. Employment requires original research at the highest international level. 

The successful candidate must further document substantial experience with teaching at the B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD levels within relevant areas.

DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Head of Department Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen, tel.: +45 4525 3816.

You can read more about DTU Electro here .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 20 June 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research 
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio  including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here . 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Light and electronics - photons and electrons - are the key bits of tomorrows sustainable society. Where they meet, change is made.

At DTU Electro, we combine the immense possibilities of electrical and photonics engineering. Our research is, among other things, used in the healthcare sector for diagnostics, treatment and improving the quality of life. We research into the development of more sustainable energy systems, tomorrow’s quantum technology, safer autonomous systems and a faster, greener and more secure internet. Our 340 employees have a long tradition for industrial collaboration in Denmark and across the borders. We work actively to involve industry partners around a number of research and technology areas.

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