PhD in wafer-level characterization of photonic integrated circuits.

You will become part of a team working on the development of different material platforms for Integrated Photonics. In particular, this position deals with the development of wafer-level characterization structures to improve both fabrication process (i.e., uniformity, reproducibility, yield) as well as validation of a PDK of integrated photonics building blocks.

Tasks in the project include designing correct tests structures as well as algorithms based on statistical analysis and potentially machine learning to first, feed back to both the fabrication process as well as the PDK development and eventually predict the performance based on a set of measured data. You will work closely with a Post-doc in the same project as well as with a consortium of industrial partners.

Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before April 21 and should include:

• A specific description of why you want to apply for the PhD position and why you are a good match for the team – please do not send general application letters.
• A detailed CV (resume) with publication list.
• An academic transcript of BSc and MSc education.
• A high TOEL score (> 90 or 100) or IELTS score (> 6.5 or 7) is generally required.

The Integrated Optical Systems group consists in average of 6-7 PhD students, 2-3 MSc students, 2-3 post-docs and several staff members. Our vision is to develop novel materials, devices and integration technologies for Integrated Photonics to solve societal problems. We are part of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, which offers advanced characterization and fabrication tools at the nanoscale, as well as a stimulating scientific environment with more than 250 PhD students working on various aspects of nanoscience and technology.

In addition, we are part of a group of around 80 researchers that explore, within the research cluster Applied Nanophotonics (ANP), multiple aspects of modern photonics. These include technologies such as the development of materials, integration technologies, photonic assembly, packaging, and laser processing for applications including quantum optics, control of light scattering, photonics crystals, XUV optics, biomedical imaging, and sensing.

The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.