Photonics is widely regarded as the key enabling technology of the 21st century and its application and use in many scientific and industrial fields is accelerated though Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), which combine many optical components into a miniaturized chip format. Similar to electronic ICs, PICs are revolutionizing areas such as healthcare, communication and sensing and have the potential to be disruptive to the whole society. These technologies are receiving major investments through the PhotonDelta National Growth Fund program, with multiple new positions in integrated photonics.
https://www.tue.nl/en/storage/electrical-engineering/faculteit/news-and-events/news-overview/22-04-2022-photonics-sector-eindhoven-gets-major-boost-with-11-billion-euro-investment/ This is a large program involving the leading industry, research institutes and universities in the Netherlands.
Research Position
We consider applicants for either PhD research or post-doctoral research. This position is opened particularly targeting magneto-photonics integration technology to enable large-scale optical isolators and circulators on chip. These devices are key to the very large integration of photonics, where complex circuits are built and the management of interfacial optical parasitics is becoming critical. The project will explore photonic waveguides with nanostructured ultrathin magnetic or YIG-based claddings, aiming for strong magneto-optical effects required for realizing non-reciprocal devices. Novel designs at circuit level will lead to compact, low-loss and polarization-insensitive isolators and circulators. It is also envisaged to integrate such devices into a comprehensive manufacturing platform consisting of highest performance polarization, phase and gain control elements. The InP membrane on silicon (imos) platform - pioneered at TU/e - will be developed into a comprehensive heterogeneous integration methodology which supports integration by means of wafer, die and coupon bonding.
https://research.tue.nl/en/publications/indium-phosphide-membrane-nanophotonic-integrated-circuits-on-sil Together, as part of a big team, you will be working together to create a next generation heterogeneous platform, that can operate at unprecedented bandwidths (>100 GHz), at the highest possible integration density, bringing together the power of silicon technologies and indium phosphide photonics.
The new position will involve hands-on process development using recently installed, state of the art 4" (100 mm) indium phosphide manufacturing line, including high reproducibility epitaxy, deep ultra-violet scanner lithography and industry-grade etch and deposition equipment. These facilities and the associated expertise are considered to be unique in an academic research environment. The projects are supported with the infrastructure at the TU/e nanolab.
Candidates interested in specific themes should indicate this in their application. They are welcome to ask for additional technical background information from Yuqing Jiao y.jiao[at]tue.nl or Kevin Williams k.a.williams[at]tue.nl
EnvironmentThe position is in the Photonic Integration Research Group,
www.tue.nl/phi which is a part of the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI)
www.tue.nl/ehci. Our strong supporting infrastructure of laboratories, clean room infrastructure
www.tue.nl/nanolab and technology know-how allows you to focus on your research and generate new opportunities for collaboration and growth. We believe we can only be world class if our researchers are doing well and feeling good.
The Eindhoven Brainport region, where we are located, is recognized as one of the most important regions in Europe for high-tech developments by the EU. Regional focus on specific technologies creates specific ecosystems to cooperate and commercialize technologies such as integrated photonics, high-tech systems and quantum technology.
We believe that professional development comes hand-in-hand with personal development. Therefore, you will also have access to high-quality training programs on general skills and topics related to research and valorization.