Ph D Position in Experimental Physics: Nanophotonics with 2D Quantum Materials

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde & Informatica

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Promotieplaats

Sluitingsdatum: 31 October 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13371

• fabricate optical metasurfaces and nanoscale devices in the cleanroom of the AMOLF Nano Lab Amsterdam (https://amolf.nl/nanolab);
• design and perform high-sensitivity optical and electronic experiments at cryogenic temperatures;
• develop theory and computer simulations to support the experiments;
• present your results in international workshops and conferences;
• collaborate with other members of the research group, other groups within the Quantum Materials cluster, and (international) collaborators;
• take part in the teaching efforts of the group, including supervision of bachelor and master students.

• a creative, curious and driven nature;
• a Master’s degree in physics;
• an eagerness to learn new techniques and to combine numerical simulations, theory and experiments;
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• able to work both independently and collaboratively.

• previous experience in an optics lab or cleanroom fabrication;
• demonstrated experience with programming and modelling software (matlab, python, Comsol, Lumerical);
• scientific publications.

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• a complete educational program for Ph D students;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which Uv A pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
• help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

• Jorik van de Groep, Assistant Professor, j.vandegroep@uva.nl
• T: +31 205255643

• a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a motivation letter (max 1 page) that explains why you choose to apply for this position, including a statement of your research experience and interests;
• list of scientific publications (if applicable);
• the name and email address of at least two references, who will be asked for their recommendation letters when you are shortlisted.