20 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen- Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Switzerland- Application Deadline
9 Apr 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Zurich)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
41.5- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
6700-01- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.
For the SNF Sinergia Project SUGAR we are looking to hire a PhD student with expertise in solid state devices, photonics and nanofabrication. The project focuses on developing group IV (SiGe, GeSn) active photodinc devices, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
For the Laboratory for Nano Quantum Technologies we are looking for a
PhD Student
for photonic device design, fabrication and characterization
Your tasks
- Design and fabricate electro-optic devices based on germanium compounds grown at EPFL
- Carry out electrical and optical characterization of fabricated devices, and further support the development of new characterization set-ups
- Develop strategies for light coupling to our devices
- Evaluate strain enhancement techniques to improve the emission of light from GeSn
- Presentation of results at conferences and publication in relevant journals
- You will be enrolled in the doctoral program at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) and must follow the courses required to obtain your PhD degree, as well as support teaching activities
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Electrical engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Your profile
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field
- A solid understanding of solid state devices and physics
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Experience with nanofabrication, optical and/or electrical characterization
- You should be able to communicate well, work in a team and possess good presentation skills
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
Additional comments
Please submit your application online by 9 April 2024 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 6700-01).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Noémie Lushaj, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Paul Scherrer Institut
- Country
- Switzerland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3351/index.html?lang=en&cid=1
Contact
- City
Villigen PSI- Website
http://www.psi.ch/psi-home
STATUS: EXPIRED
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