PhD student position in Inverse Design for Optomechanics

6 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Chalmers University of Technology

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Physics » Condensed matter properties
Technology » Nanotechnology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

29 Mar 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

304--1-12487

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Physics at Chalmers invites applications for a PhD position targeting inverse design of nanomechanical resonators. This position is part of a larger 5-year project funded by the K&A Wallenberg Foundation aimed at realizing optomechanical systems reaching deep into the quantum regime. You will thus be part of a newly formed team of six PhD students and postdocs in different local theoretical and experimental groups working towards a common goal. For this PhD project, we seek a highly motivated candidate with an interest in computational electromagnetism, mechanics, and/or machine learning. We are looking for someone who wishes to do theoretical work, while still maintaining close contact with experiments.

Project description
Optomechanics is a vibrant research field spanning multiple disciplines within physics. Reaching the deep quantum regime imposes strict requirements on the mechanical and optical performance of mechanical resonators. These micrometer-sized devices are now routinely fabricated in the Chalmers cleanroom, but the challenge remains to achieve resonator designs with ultralow loss while retaining strong optomechanical coupling and good mechanical properties.
In this PhD project, the focus will be on implementing inverse design methods for designing and optimizing the optical and optomechanical performance while maintaining favourable mechanical properties. The initial stage of this project is focused on the design of nano-optic resonators. The research will be carried out in close proximity to researchers working on inverse design of nanomechanical devices. The second stage of the project aims to integrate the two approaches into a single framework.

As a PhD student you will be embedded in the joint project and your designs will be fabricated and tested by experimental groups at Chalmers. You will be part of the CMMT division , a research group tackling questions ranging from nanomechanics to optics and quantum physics. Chalmers is a leading research institution in nanoscience and hosts one of Europe's largest clean rooms, as well as state-of-the-art high-performance computing equipment.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your doctoral studies. This includes developing scientific concepts and communicating research results both verbally and in writing. In addition, you will also take graduate courses. The majority of your working time will be devoted to your own research and competence development, but the position generally also includes teaching or other departmental duties. A PhD position at Chalmers is a full-time, time-limited position and an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. We offer a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and access to world-class infrastructure.

Qualifications
* You should have, or expect to soon obtain, a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent corresponding to at least 240 ECTS) in physics, optics, nanoscience, electrical engineering, or a related subject area.
* You will be expected to take initiative, work independently when needed, demonstrate creativity, and take responsibility for your work.
* You need to be able to disseminate results and knowledge within the scientific community and to a broader public. To that end, you should have good command of both spoken and written English.

Courses in solid mechanics, computational physics and programming, machine learning, optics, and electrodynamics are meritorious.  

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg . Read more about working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative . Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240006 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV:(Name the document: CV, last name, ref. number)
• CV;
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter:(Name the document as: Personal letter, last name, ref.number)
2 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself;
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g., education, thesis work, and, if applicable, other research activities);
• Describe your future goals and research focus.

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor's and/or master’s thesis;
• Copies and transcripts of completed education, grades, and other certificates, e.g., TOEFL test results;
• 2 recommendation letters (to be sent directly by the recommender to Prof. Philippe Tassin ).

Please use the button at the bottom of this page to reach the application form. Note that we cannot consider applications sent by email.

Application deadline: March 30th , 2024

Recruitment process
Initial interviews will be held online, final interviews will be held on-site at Chalmers.

For questions, please contact:
Philippe Tassin
Andreas Isacsson

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez! 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics » Condensed matter properties

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Technology » Nanotechnology

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Chalmers University of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Göteborg

Postal Code

41296

Street

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola

Where to apply

Website

https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rm…

Contact

City

Göteborg

Street

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola

Postal Code

41296

STATUS: EXPIRED