Postdoc at Optical Nanocharacterization group

Job describtion:

Two postdoc researcher positions are open in the “Optical Nanocharacterization” group, led by Dr. Johann Toudert. The group will unveil outstanding and useful optical properties at the nanoscale in innovative materials such as those developed at the Centre. It will contribute at demonstrating novel design concepts opening the path to materials and devices with unprecedented performance. A special attention will be paid to: (i) plasmonic, polaritonic, epsilon-near-zero, high refractive index, cavity, and hybrid optical phenomena; (ii) managing the harvesting and emission of light; (iii) controlling and harnessing the propagation, confinement, polarization, and spectrum of light. These properties will be explored across the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared ranges in advanced materials such as eutectic metamaterials or glasses doped with nanostructures. The exploration will be undertaken by state-of-the-art optical spectroscopy approaches (such as s-SNOM, nano- and micro- FTIR, TERS, TEF, time-resolved confocal fluorescence microscopy, micro-spectrometry). Advanced numerical analysis methods (such as transfer matrix, FEM, FDTD, effective medium, fitting, inverse problem, optimization) will be harnessed to understand the nanoscale physical origin of the measured optical properties and propose new ideas.   

Profile of candidates/requirements:

• PhD degree in physics, optics, material science, or similar, received no later than five years prior to the date of application
• Outstanding research achievements reflected by the publication track record
• Experience of optical spectroscopy on advanced materials. Ability to use advanced optical characterization apparatuses, advanced numerical analysis methods, and to understand the nanoscale physical origin of optical properties
• Experience in fields such as: photonics, plasmonics, nanostructures, nanomaterials, or metamaterials
• Strong motivation for science and scientific research
• Creativity, critical thinking, organizational skills, proactive approach to perform tasks and reach objectives
• Strong ability to work independently as well as in a team, social competence, personal responsibility
• Strong communication skills in English

Required application documents:

CV with a full list of publications and projects; Proof of PhD; Cover letter specifying what motivates you for joining the group, how you meet the search criteria, and how you can contribute to the group activities; Names and contact details of two or more senior researchers who may act as referees.

Application deadline: until positions are filled

Competitive candidates will be interviewed before the appointments are made.

We offer:

• Innovative scientific environment
• Outstanding facilities
• International cooperation with experienced researchers
• Administrative support for visa and related documentation