PhD Student Position in Near-field Optics - Public forum of MSU united student networks

The School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm announces one PhD Student position in Near-field Optics

Description of the position
The PhD project aims on experimental investigations of optically active materials with nano-structured features, e.g. metal nano-particles, core-shell quantum dots, nano-plasmonic inclusions etc. Light interaction with such materials, namely optical gain, losses, polarization and coherence properties will be studied using advanced experimental facilities.

Project results will lead to a deeper understanding of light-matter interaction in the near-field optics domain and contribute to the development of novel materials for photonics applications. The project will include development of experimental set-ups and modeling of experimental results.

Qualifications
The applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive an MSc degree in Optics, Photonics, Laser Physics or similar. Experience with clean-room technology, experimental and programming skills (numerical simulation) are an advantage.

We are looking for a strongly motivated person, able to work independently and perform critical thinking and analysis. Good command of English (oral and written) is required to publish results in scientific journals and present them at conferences. The evaluation will be based on how well the applicant fulfills the above mentioned qualifications.

Employment
Form of employment: Time limited, in line with the regulations for PhD employment in the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen)
Start date: As soon as possible
The salary: According to the KTH 'salary ladder' for PhD students

Application
The application must include:
1. Full curriculum vitae including all your relevant academic, professional, and other achievements, experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions, with certified translations in English (unless provided so by the issuing institution)
3. Statement of purpose: Why the applicant wants to pursue a PhD, what are your academic interests, how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; maximum 2 pages long.
4. Representative publications or technical reports: Up to 2 documents, no longer than 10 pages each. For longer documents (e.g. theses), please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
5. Letters of recommendation or contact information for two reference persons

Contact
For more information about the position, please contact:

Associate professor Sergei Popov
Phone: + 46 (0)8 790 4273
Email: sergeip@kth.se

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