Postdoc in custom optical fiber design and fabrication.

The project is aimed at theoretical and experimental study of custom optical fiber designs and fabrication techniques. Of specific focus will be hybrid optical fibers for linear and nonlinear optical transmission in the mid-infrared spectral range. These studies are expected to result in demonstrations of novel low-loss mid infrared fibers with scalable geometry and developed techniques for fiber components for the mid-infrared spectral range. The work will involve design, fabrication and experimental characterization of the custom mid-infrared fibers and components.

The fiber technologies for the mid-infrared spectral are increasingly important for applications in environmental sensing, biomedical application and development of broadband optical comb synthesizers. These optical fibers and components are made of heterogeneous materials and fabricated using custom laser-based fabrication techniques developed over recent years at KTH. The work will be mainly based using the available research fiber fabrication facility and adapting it further for specific applications.

The work will be conducted at KTH Laser Lab research infrastructure facility which offers a broad range of experimental capabilities and a stimulating collaborative research environment.

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by determined by first meeting the requirements listed below. Beyond formal degree requirement the greatest emphasis will be on research profile, and expertise as proven by the relevant publication portfolio, and personal competency as a collaborative researcher. 

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• The research profile, as documented by previous publications, including PhD thesis, is aligned with the job description.
• Ability to work independently towards achieving goals of the project.
• Capability to work in collaboration with other researchers as proven by previous publications and projects.
• Good English language and communication skills as proven by previous oral presentations at conferences and other relevant forums as well as in a teaching context.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in laser-driven fiber fabrication and familiarity with the fiber design procedures will be considered as a substantial plus.
• We prefer if you are aware of diversity and equal opportunity issues in particular with respect to gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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Instructions: The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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