PhD/Postdoc position: The FET-Open Project SiLAS Silicon Laser

PhD/Postdoc position: The FET-Open Project SiLAS Silicon Laser.

We are offering a 3-year (depending on the candidate's qualifications) PhD/postdoctoral position in theoretical solid state physics funded by the H2020 FET-Open Research and Innovation within the SiLAS project.

The exciting SiLAS project (http://www.silasproject.eu/fet-open) proposes an interdisciplinary research effort to demonstrate efficient light emission from direct bandgap SiGe, followed by the development of a SiGe nanolaser. Potential applications include silicon-based on-chip optical interconnects and a silicon-compatible quantum light source. SiLAS brings together partners from the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The PhD student / postdoc will work on advanced fundamental calculations of the structural and optical properties of SiGe nanowires to support and guide the experimental efforts of the experimental partners.

Requirements

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics or materials science. Candidates expected to graduate before March 2018 are welcome to apply.
  • Solid knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state physics.
  • Solid knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state physics.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, programming skills.
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with the other SiLAS research teams on an interdisciplinary basis at short intervals.
  • Curious and creative young researcher with a strong motivation to set the direction of the project.


What we offer

  • A PhD position (TV-L E13 - collective agreement for public service employees, 75%) or a postdoctoral position (TV-L E13 - collective agreement for public service employees, 100%) depending on the candidate's qualifications. Funding is initially from March to December 2020, extension possible.
  • A challenging and innovative research project that benefits from an international research environment and has a network of excellent collaborators across Europe.
  •  A rich training program to help young investigators develop as future independent researchers, including joint research stays, participation in international conferences, workshops and schools.

The successful candidate will become part of Prof. Silvana Botti's research group at the Institute of Solid State Theory and Optics (IFTO) at the nearly 500-year-old Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. Jena is a young and vibrant university town and a renowned European center in the field of light-based technologies.

Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications and suitability will be given preferential consideration.

Applications may be written in English or German. The candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

Applications should include: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) list of courses taken during undergraduate and graduate doctoral programs, (3) one or more letters of reference. To be sent by email to silvana.botti@uni-jena.de.