KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in
Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and
engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH.
Education and research spans from natural sciences to all branches of
engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban
planning. There are a total of just over 15,000 first and second level
students and more than 1,600 doctoral students. KTH has almost 4,300
employees.
The school of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, conducts research and education at leading international level in material physics, photonics/optics, electronic systems, integrated devices and circuits, as well as communication systems. Our research activity encompasses both basic and applied level. We offer a wide spectrum of educational programs at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. The ICT School fosters close collaboration with Swedish and international companies and research institutes as well as surrounding associations such as Kista Science City.
The school of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, conducts research and education at leading international level in material physics, photonics/optics, electronic systems, integrated devices and circuits, as well as communication systems. Our research activity encompasses both basic and applied level. We offer a wide spectrum of educational programs at undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. The ICT School fosters close collaboration with Swedish and international companies and research institutes as well as surrounding associations such as Kista Science City.
Description of the position
The Optics and Photonics unit searches a postdoc for working in the area of nanophotonics, in particular, photothermal effects based on plasmonic nanostructures, and their applications.
Plasmonic materials enable light localization at nanoscale. Localized surface plasmon resonance can greatly enhance light-matter interaction, giving rise to more efficient nonlinear devices, sensors, etc. Plasmonic materials are inherently lossy. Light tends to be absorbed by the structures and be converted to heat, which in turn would among other effects give rise to index variation in adjacent dielectric materials. One of our group’s current activities is to harness the photothermal effect for designing new or better photonic devices. The successful applicant will be engaged in incorporating absorbers into silicon-based photonic devices for achieving tunable functionalities, alleviating the passive inconvenience of photonic devices.
The postdoc will design, fabricate, and characterize nanophotonic devices. Numerical simulations will be carried out to design and optimize metallic nanostructures for achieving a desired function. Nano-fabrication facilities and optical characterization setups are available in house for experiments.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD degree in nanophotonics or a related area. Experience in plasmonics, silicon photonics, numerical simulation, nanofabrication, or optical characterization will be an advantage. The applicant must be strongly motivated, able to work independently and perform critical thinking and analysis. Good command of English, in writing and speaking, is a prerequisite for presenting research results in international periodicals and at conferences.
Conditions of contract
Form of the employment: Time limited, one year contract with a possibility of extension with one more year
Start date: According to the agreement, preferably soonest possible
Salary: According to the agreement and to the general level for postdoc salary
Work time: Full time
Application
The application should include the following documents:
- Full curriculum vitae
- Publication record (pinpoint the most important papers and describe your contributions)
- Motivation letter describing your experience and professional interests
- Degree certificates and transcripts from university and graduate studies
- Two reference letters, which should contain the contact information of the referee (email and phone number)
Application deadline: February 28, 2013
Employer's reference number: I-2013-0060
Please write the reference number I-2013-0060 in the email subject. The attached documents should be written in English, except documents which are originally in Swedish, and sent preferably as PDF-files. Do not send any compressed files.
Send the application to: registrator@ict.kth.se
We also accept applications via ordinary post sent to:
KTH – ICT, Registrator
Forum 105
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden
Contact
Queries concerning the project content can be directed to:
Min Yan, Assistant Professor
Phone: +46 (0) 8 790 4064
Email: miya@kth.se
Queries concerning the recruitment and the hiring conditions can be directed to:
Gun Hjertsson, ICT HR-manager
Phone: +46(0)8 790 4411
Email: gun@kth.se
Phone: +46(0)8 790 4411
Email: gun@kth.se
Union representative
Hans Edin, SACO
Phone: +46 (0)8 790 76 39
Email: hans.edin@ee.kth.se
Application deadline: 2013-02-28
