Details
Posted: 07-Feb-22
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Type: Contract
Required Education: Doctorate
Categories:
Academia, Research Laboratory
Job Function:
Postdoc
Technical Division:
Nanophotonics (ON)
Photonic Detection (PD)
Photonic Metamaterials (OP)
Years of Experience:
0-3
The work within this project will be done in cooperation between the Metamaterials (DTU Photonics Engineering) and Nano Bio Integrated Systems (DTU Bioengineering) groups.
The Metamaterials group at DTU Photonics Engineering specializes in design, fabrication and characterization of optical metamaterials and nanostructures aiming effective control of light propagation and interaction with different materials in different frequency ranges. The Nano Bio Integrated Systems group at DTU Bioengineering (NaBIS) is an interdisciplinary group specializing in application-driven research within the fields of biotechnology and environmental monitoring. The vision of groups cooperation is to integrate micro- and nanoscience in lab-on-a-chip systems with the aim of developing novel technologies for sensing as well as biological and medical diagnosis.
We offer an 18-months postdoc position, within the multidisciplinary EU FET-project StretchBio. The StretchBio project is a collaborative project between several international partners, aiming on using optical tools to evaluate the presence of malicious cancer cells in tissues. To achieve this challenging objective, StretchBio investigates how the presence of mechanical stress on top of the nanopillars forming the photonic crystal matrix will perturb it’s optical performance. As most of the work is supposed to be done at DTU Photonics Engineering, the postdoc will be allocated with the Metamaterials group.
Responsibilities and tasks
This position will focus on elaborating a design for photonic crystals with high mechanical susceptibility and a principle for characterization mechanical superficial stress applied on the photonic crystal matrix, assembling and calibrating a setup for such characterization and performing measurements to test the feasibility of the setup.
Your main responsibilities will be
- To propose and elaborate an effective optical principle of superficial localized stress characterization.
- To develop a photonic crystal design that allows optical measurements of minute mechanical deformations
- To implement a sensitive characterization setup to measure the changes in optical properties of a mechanically actuated photonic crystal.
- To develop routines for effective and robust measurements of the applied stress.
- To perform analysis of applicability of the routine and it’s critical parameters for different types of surface stress.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree in the field of Photonics Engineering, Physics and Nanotechnologies, or equivalent.
The candidate should possess most of the following:
- General knowledge in nanofabrication in clean room environment.
- Advanced experimental experience in optical characterization of photonic crystals
- Advanced knowledge in photonic crystal design
- Knowledge of sophisticated photonic equipment
- Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated research tasks, and to be a part of a large research team.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment ability.
- Team spirit and excellent collaboration skills
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent written and oral English.
Flexibility and self-motivation are desired skills at DTU. In addition, we expect you to be interested in collaboration and take personal responsibility for your work.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 18 months.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Andrei V. Lavrinenko, [email protected] and Professor Winnie E. Svendsen, email: [email protected].
You can read more about DTU Fotonik and DTU Bioengineering following the links: www.fotonik.dtu.dk and www.bioengineering.dtu.dk.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 28 February 2022 (Danish time).
Apply online here: Positions DTU Fotonik
To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form. The following must be attached in English:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
- List of publications
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Photonics Engineering has 210 employees with competences in optics and is one of the largest centers in the world based solely on research in photonics. Research is performed within optical sensors, lasers, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, nano-optics and quantum photonics.
Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in biotechnology and biomedicine. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 210 employees, of which 2/3 is scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.