Postdoc position in Integrated Lithium Niobate Photonics

This postdoctoral position focuses on developing integrated lithium niobate photonics for applications in frequency conversion, metrology, spectroscopy, quantum technologies, and sensing. Key responsibilities include fabricating hybrid photonic platforms, designing optical setups and measurement routines, and contributing to grant applications. Required qualifications include strong fabrication skills, a keen interest in integrated photonics and high-frequency electronics, and proficiency in simulation software.

• Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:
• A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
• Contribute to grant applications to grow your own research agenda and promote your scientific independence (a goal is to apply together for Marie Curie grants or similar).
• Supervise younger scientists and their thesis work (ideally starting from Bachelor level), as to enhance your mentorship skills.
• Lead international collaborations and deliver periodic reports that describe your progress within the project.
• Push our low-loss nanofabrication protocols of electro-optic platforms (with or without superconductors) in the cleanroom.
• Develop novel optical setups, together with their driving software/hardware, automatize measurement procedures.
• Develop and invent novel hybrid optical-terahertz electronics nanostructures and integrated photonic circuits, using simulations software.
• Write scientific publications, file patents, disseminate work at national and international conferences.
• Strong interest in integrated photonics, high-frequency electronics, quantum metrology and/or electro-optic transduction are mandatory. Prior experience in any of these fields is desired.
• Strong nanofabrication skills. Prior experience with TFLN is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong simulation skills in Python, Matlab, Labview, Inventor, Illustrator, Tidy 3D, CST Microwave studio and Comsol.
• Analytical skills for modelling photonic systems.
• Hands-on attitude and an interest for taking on new challenges are important for young and ambitious group. In return, you get to design your own experiences!
• Enjoy collaborations with various other scientific groups, take on a leading role in international teams.
• A unique opportunity to contribute and take on entirely new avenues in the field terahertz photonics in a young and dynamic team.
• Excellent infrastructure through the cleanroom at EPFL, the Lausanne center for ultrafast science, and the Quantum Science Center at EPFL.
• Competitive salary, coverage of conference costs, a dynamic and inspiring scientific community.