Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrafast Fiber Lasers

The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering conducts research and arranges related courses in the field of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology, featuring an international team of more than 150 Researchers and Research Assistants. The Department is part of the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering (Aalto ELEC) with world-class research facilities and instruments.

The Photonics group at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering is looking for a talented and highly motivated

Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrafast Fiber Lasers.

Your Role

Your goal as a Postdoctoral Researcher is to develop mid-infrared ultrafast fiber lasers with integrated optical modulators based on nanomaterials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. You’ll get to conduct high-quality research independently and to work as an active member of the research collaboration between the Photonics group in Aalto University and nLight Oy based in Finland. The project is part of the current programs of the group in Aalto funded by the Finnish Research Impact Foundation.

Research Environment

This research position will be supported by the Photonics group at Aalto under the supervision of Dr. Diao Li. The group mainly focuses on the study of the physical properties of various nanomaterials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, nanowires, two-dimensional layered materials) for photonic and optoelectronic applications. The group is located in the university campus near Helsinki and offers a motivating and state-of-the-art research environment. The project will be led by Dr. Diao Li in Aalto. Dr. Li is working as a Staff Scientist in the Aalto Photonics group. His research focuses on integrated nanomaterials/nanodevices and their applications for ultrafast lasers.

Requirements

•    PhD degree in ultrafast photonics, ultrafast lasers or related topics is favourable for the position

•    Excellent knowledge of photonics, nonlinear optics, nanomaterials and integrated photonic devices

•    Proven track record in major scientific research

•    Good command in English

Salary and contract terms

Postdoctoral Researcher position will be filled for 2 years. The expected starting salary is approximately 3700 €/month, depending on experience and qualifications.. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities as well as occupational health care services, commuter ticket benefit and versatile exercise services by Unisport. Finland has a comprehensive social security system.Preferable starting time is during spring 2022 but can be negotiable.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application through our recruiting system and include the following documents in English in a single pdf file:

•    Application cover letter

•    Curriculum Vitae

•    Course transcripts of Doctoral degree with grades and Certificate of the Doctoral degree

•    List of publications with the most significant publications highlighted

•    Research statement describing past research and plans for future research

•    References

Deadline for applications is March 11th, 2022, but we will start reviewing candidates immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

More information

For additional information, please contact Dr. Diao Li, [email protected]. For additional information on recruitment process, please contact our HR Coordinator Riina Hiirikoski, [email protected].

About Aalto University, Campus and Finland

Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto has six schools with nearly 20 000 students and more than 4000 staff, of which 400 are professors. Our main campus is located in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness in the future as well. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

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