Research Scientist

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. thesis in Laser Physics or a related field.

Background knowledge:

• Strong background in one or more of classical and quantum optics, imaging with light, and quantum entanglement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experimental research experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in high-power, ultrafast lasers, and ultrafast laser spectroscopy.

Publication Record:

• Proven academic writing skills with a record of publications.

Communication skills:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience and background in optics, optical setups, data collection, and analysis.

• Knowledge of nanofabrication and related simulation tools (COMSOL, FDTD, etc.).

• Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python, Matlab.

Scientific Excellence:

• Demonstrated scientific excellence through publications, technical presentations in national and international conferences, and engagement in sponsor meetings and workshops.

Applications in Integrated Photonics:

• Background in integrated photonics applications such as quantum sensing, networking and computing, LIDAR, imaging, RF photonics, or optical communications.

Device Design and Testing:

• Experience in the design and test of photonics devices (waveguides, gratings, modulators, lasers, amplifiers, optical detectors).

Laboratory Expertise:

• Evidence of producing excellent experimental work in an optical laboratory. o Experience with optical testbeds, including resonator/waveguide fabrication and/or characterization, free space, and fiber optics alignment.

Quantum Modeling:

• Ability to model and simulate quantum states, including those based on entanglement generation protocols.

Ultrafast Optical Setups:

• Working with ultrafast optical setups, including pulse compression, synthesis, and measurement.

Laser Systems Tuning:

• Tuning and maintaining high-energy ultrafast oscillator, amplifier, and parametric amplifier systems

Laboratory Setup and Development:

• Developing and constructing a high-pressure gas to high-vacuum laser beamline for infrared, vacuum, and extreme ultraviolet experiments.

• Building optical characterization devices such as Mid-IR, VUV, and EUV spectrometers and pulse measurement devices such as FROGs.

• Development of new pulse characterization techniques in the VUV region.

Programming Proficiency:

• Programming instrument control and data acquisition systems (in Python).

Submission of Application Documents:

• Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing a list of publications.

• Include a well-articulated research statement outlining your expertise and interest in quantum photonics and laser technology.

• Arrange at least two confidential letters of recommendation.