The Hybrid Photonics Laboratory at EPFL is seeking for talented and motivated candidates to work in the field of Integrated Quantum Photonics at cryogenic temperatures in integrated circuits for metrology, quantum sensing, and quantum transduction.
As a successful candidate of a young team, you will shape the future of photonics-based quantum science and technology in our young and dynamic lab. You will develop first-of-their kind hybrid platforms that enable complex metrology functions, quantum sensing or quantum spectroscopy.
You will help kick off diverse aspects of the experimental effort: technical (setting up an optical measurement setup design inside a dilution refrigerator, including design of high-frequency electronics and custom-tailored mechanical components) and conceptual (develop the theory of quantum measurement and generation schemes, explore measurement precision limits as well as advantages of quantum light for sensing).
In the lab, you will learn about integrated and free-space quantum optical technologies and engineering, and nonlinear optics. You will contribute to the automatisation of measurement routines, comprehensive characterisation of fabricated samples and to bridging the area of microwave/terahertz-optical science and technology with the most modern integrated photonic techniques.
Main duties and responsibilities include
- Develop miniaturised cryogenic optical setups inside a dilution refrigerator, together with their driving software/hardware, automatize measurement procedures.
- Develop and invent novel hybrid optical-microwave/terahertz electronics nanostructures and integrated photonic circuits, using simulations software.
- Characterize samples in the lab.
- Write scientific publications, file patents, disseminate work at national and international conferences.
- Maintain collaborations and deliver periodic reports that describe your progress within the project.
- Physics background, strong interest in quantum optics and integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, high-frequency electronics, quantum metrology and/or electro-optic transduction are mandatory. Prior experience in any of these fields is a plus, but not mandatory. More important is the interest to learn and drive this field as a young scientist in a world-wide research community.
- Knowledgeable in (or interest to learn) Python, Matlab, Labview, Inventor, Illustrator, CST Microwave studio and Comsol.
- Hands-on attitude and an interest for taking on new challenges are mandatory for this new group. In return, you get to witness setting up experiments from scratch!
We offer
- A unique opportunity to contribute and take on entirely new avenues in the field of quantum photonics in a young and dynamic team.
- Excellent infrastructure through the cleanroom at EPFL, the Lausanne center for ultrafast science, and the Quantum Science Center at EPFL
- Competitive salary, coverage of conference costs, a dynamic and inspiring scientific community.
Start date: March 2024 of later till fall
Work rate: 100%
To apply for this position, please send your CV and transcript of records (Bachelor and Master) to Prof. Cristina Benea-Chelmus at [email protected]. The position will remain open until filled. It is highly indicated that you write a short statement (max. one page) where you outline why you want to join this group, what your specific interests are, how your skills can contribute to the mission of the lab and how you think you can advance in your own academic/scholarly pursuit while being a part of the Hybrid Photonics Laboratory. PhD. Candidates will need to apply/have applied to the Doctoral School at EPFL (if needed, details will be provided after a successful candidate was selected). Learn more about us at our EPFL website.