“Towards Active Integrated Optical Functions: From Dielectric Thin Films toMicro-/Nano-cavities to Ultrashort-pulse Lasers”

At the Integrated Optical MicroSystems Group, MESA+ Research Institute,University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

Fields: Liquid phase epitaxy, waveguide fabrication technology, micro- and nano-structuring, rareearth-ion spectroscopy, waveguide lasers, integrated optics, optical sensing.

Job Description:
Liquid-phase epitaxy and micro-/nano-structuring (lithography, RIE, FIB) of integrated opticalwaveguides based on a rare-earth-ion-doped crystalline oxide material, potassium yttrium doubletungstate (KYW). Optical investigation (propagation losses, fluorescence, and waveguide lasingproperties). Design and realization of waveguide devices with active functionality (lasing, amplifiers).The final goal is to integrate and demonstrate an on-chip light source combined with various functionsrelevant for optical sensing in chemistry, biology, and/or medicine.

Requirements:

• Master or Diploma in Physics, Optics, or Engineering before starting date.
• Age max. 30 years.
• Experience in crystal/layer growth, general clean-room work, lithography and patterning techniques,characterization techniques of materials properties, laser physics, or integrated optics helpful.
• Very good knowledge of scientific English and willingness to learn Dutch.

Start: April 1st, 2006 or within three months from this date.

Duration: 3-4 years.

Salary: In accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel. Currently, the gross monthly salary of a first-year PhD student is approx. € 2,200-2,300. Salary increases over the years.

Applications:
Send your application letter, together with complete CV, list of publications (if any), and names +e-mail addresses of 3 referees (at least two of them academic) by e-mail to K.Worhoff@ewi.utwente.nl.

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2006

Contact:
Dr. Kerstin Wörhoff
P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede,
The Netherlands

Email: K.Worhoff@ewi.utwente.nl
Phone: +31 53 489 3477,
Fax: +31 53 489 3343

Reference:
http://www.tnw.utwente.nl/nieuws/open_phd_position.doc/