Postdoc in photonics integrated circuits for bioimaging – DTU Electro

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Postdoc in photonics integrated circuits for bioimaging – DTU Electro

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Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

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Job Description:If you want to establish your career as an early-stage researcher and are currently looking for the best possible foundation for your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. With this Postdoc position, we offer you the possibility of establishing your career as a scientist in photonic integrated circuits and bioimaging. You will be working at DTU Electro, in the Photonic Integrated Circuit based Systems (PICSys) group. The setting will be the cutting-edge laboratory for photonic integrated devices, and the access to one of the largest cleanroom facilities in European Universities. You will be working with a group of professionals in photonic integrated devices, optical phased array, optical communications, optical computing, electronic circuits design and FPGA programming.We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoc to join our team and contribute to our efforts in developing integrated optical phased array (OPA) for biomedical imaging. You will be working on an innovative project aimed at developing integrated optical phased array-based multi-photon lightsheet fluorescence microscopy, which has the promising potential to revolutionize current biological studies and diagnostic methodology. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in photonic integrated circuits (PIC) research, collaborate with DTU Health Tech and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at Copenhagen University, and drive the development of next-generation biomedical imaging solutions.This Postdoc position is funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation. As a participant of the project, you will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in design, simulation, nanofabrication, characterization, and application of PIC. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities in the department. The main supervisor will be Dr. Hao Hu, DTU Electro.Responsibilities and qualifications
An OPA is a (periodic) arrangement of optical antennas that all emit light in phase to project a collimated beam. The emission angle and shape of this beam can be tuned by adjusting the relative phases and amplitudes that feed into the individual emitters or antennas. Particularly, OPAs are compatible with cheap and high-volume CMOS manufacturing. Due to the unique features of compact size, fast scanning and low cost, the integrated OPAs are becoming a transformative technology for optical beam steering.Your overall focus will be developing integrated OPA on silicon nitride (SiN) platform for biomedical imaging. Your primary tasks will be:

• Design and fabricate optical phased array chip on SiN platform
• Design and fabricate on-chip calibration circuit for optical phased array to achieve arbitrary beam steering at high speed
• Develop integrated athermal OPA on SiN platform by incorporating titanium oxide (TiO2) with negative thermo-optic coefficient
• Characterize the integrated optical phased array with on-chip calibration functionality for solid-state optical beam steering
• Applying integrated OPAs for biomedical imaging applications
• Supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students
• Data analysis, writing of scientific articles and presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press.

The exact research activities will be continuously adapted to ensure high relevance and impact.We will be looking for experience and expertise in one or more of the following subject:

• Experience in integrated photonics.
• Experience in cleanroom work and nanofabrication of PIC.
• Experience in simulation tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL.
• Self-motivation in research and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with partners.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience in SiN integration platform.
• Experience in silicon photonics
• Experience in design and characterization of OPA
• Experience in PCB design and FPGA programming.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is flexible and preferred to be December 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible. The position is a full-time position.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Research Hao Hu ( ) at DTU Electro.You can read more about the department atIf you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 7 September 2024 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.DTU Electro employs more than 300 skilled researchers with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. As a department we strive towards creating sustainable energy and a greener internet, as well as strengthening cyber security and health technology. Working with industry and public organizations is one of our top priorities to find and implement new solutions to our society. We aim to offer education, research, and innovation of the highest standard, and our focus on application-oriented research enables us to work across many engineering disciplines and research areas, such as IT and the medical and health sciences. We have a close collaboration with researchers from all over the world, just as we collaborate with industry and public authorities about the dissemination of solutions based on electrical and photonics engineering as their key enabling technologies.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:17:51 GMT

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