PhD student for Ultra-low power phase modulator in silicon nitride

University of Twente (UT), Netherlands

Updated: about 1 month ago
Deadline: 14 Apr 2024

22 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Twente (UT)
Research Field

Physics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Netherlands
Application Deadline

14 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

40.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Here, we aim to integrate advanced piezo-electric materials for fast and low power modulation.

In the project we will fabricate SiN integrated photonics with low-power modulation utilizing the high piezo-electronic coefficient of materials. New processing routes will be developed to integrate these materials with SiN waveguides.

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on Ultra-low power phase modulator in silicon nitride. You will develop, optimise and apply nanofabrication techniques and thin film technologies to study modulation in silicon nitride devices. This work will be done in the UT’s Nanolab, using state of the art fabrication and analysis techniques.

Your home base will be within the Inorganic Materials Science group (IMS) chair [https://www.utwente.nl/en/tnw/ims/ ] in the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente.

Your supervisor will be Prof. Guus Rijnders (IMS). We work closely together with our colleagues in the integrated photonics program.

We hope to fill this position in 2024.


Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for PhD candidate with;

  • An enthusiastic and highly motivated research attitude.
  • A master’s degree in Materials Science with a background in integrated photonics fabrication, ferro/ piezo electric materials or related areas.
  • You have a creative mindset and excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • English writing and presentation skills.

Additional Information
Benefits
  • A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
  • Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
  • You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.770,- (first year) to € 3.539,- (fourth year)
  • There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
  • A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
  • Free access to sports facilities on campus.
  • You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School of the University of Twente where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before 10th of March and include:

  • A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position.
  • A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications.

An IELTS-test, Internet TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT), or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).


Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339335/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universiteit Twente
Country
Netherlands
City
Enschede
Postal Code
7522NB
Street
Drienerlolaan 5
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339335/phd-student-for-ultra-low-power-phas…

Contact
City

Enschede
Website

http://www.universiteittwente.nl/
Street

Drienerlolaan 5
Postal Code

7522 NB

STATUS: EXPIRED

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