Integrated photonic systems for free-space optical communications (M/F)

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Palaiseau, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Jun 2024

23 May 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies
Research Field

Engineering
Physics
Technology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

France
Application Deadline

12 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with interest and experience in integrated and nano- photonics to join the Silicon Photonics team at C2N. The activities will be carried out in the framework of the ERC-funded project BEAMS. The project aims at developing fully integrated photonic systems for the generation, control, and reception of free-space laser beams. Optical communications and LiDAR are the main application targets.

The successful candidate will contribute to the project being responsible for the development of integrated arrays of photonic antennas. Responsibilities will include the fabrication process in the C2N cleanroom; the design, simulation, and layout of the devices; the optical characterizations for design validation and optimization. Activities will be carried out in collaboration with the PI, the PhD students already working on the project, and engineers at C2N.

The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N) is a joint research center between CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, and Université Paris Cité located in Palaiseau, near Paris. It performs world-class research in the domains of photonics, materials, nanoelectronics, microsystems, and nanofluidics. C2N relies on a staff of almost 400 people and hosts one of the largest university nanofabrication facilities in France, with a cleanroom of 2900 m2.

Within C2N, the Silicon Photonics group (https://minaphot.c2n.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/ ) has a vast expertise on passive and active photonic devices on silicon, silicon nitride, and germanium. The group is at the forefront of photonics research, with several pioneering demonstrations of optoelectronic devices including optical modulator, photodetectors, passive devices, subwavelength metamaterials, and metasurfaces. The group has access to several optical setups for the active and passive characterization of photonic devices from 600 nm to 16μm wavelength. The main intended applications of the research group are optical telecommunications/interconnects, microwave-photonics, biochemical and gas sensing, spectroscopy, quantum photonics, and datacom.

This job position offers the possibility to work within an enthusiastic and international-friendly team in the outstanding environment of C2N and covered by a long-term European grant (ERC). We offer access to state-of-the-art fabrication infrastructures and characterization laboratories, with the possibility to propose and investigate novel research ideas.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Technology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Technology
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The candidate should have a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related disciplines. The candidate should be familiar with modelling, simulation, and design of photonic devices (Python, Matlab, Lumerical) as well as with nanofabrication processes, in particular for silicon photonic devices. Some experience with the experimental characterization of passive photonic devices is required. A proactive attitude and the ability to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, and international team with PhD, Postdocs, and students are expected.


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9001-DANMEL-010/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies
Country
France
City
PALAISEAU
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR9001-DANMEL-010/Candidater.aspx

Contact
City

PALAISEAU
Website

http://www.c2n.universite-paris-saclay.fr/fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED

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