Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy
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Job Description
This postdoctoral position focuses on coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals for solar energy applications. Responsibilities include original research, experimental design and execution, data analysis, publication, and presentation, as well as mentoring students. Applicants need a PhD in a relevant quantitative field and a strong background in areas such as numerical modeling (FDTD), nanostructure preparation (sputtering, lithography), and optical characterization (ellipsometry, spectrophotometry).
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Key Responsibilities
- As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be expected to:
- Assume full responsibility for your original research
- Perform research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators
- Design and execute experiments
- Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Present at international conferences
- Coach Master students, advice PhD students and provide basic administrative support
- Provide support in teaching activities.
- A PhD degree in Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Energy, or a related quantitative field
- A strong background in several of the following fields: reactive magnetron sputtering, electron-beam lithography, theory of light-matter interaction, computer simulations using the method of Finite Differences in the Time Domain (FDTD), determination of optical material constants by multiangle UV-VIS-NIR ellipsometry, UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry, ultra-high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and/or photoelectron spectroscopies (XPS, UPS)
- A sincere interest in micro-/nanostructures, electronic and optical material properties, plasmonics and solar energy
- Proficiency in English (French is a plus)
- Strong motivation for academic research, critical thinking, independence, good self-management skills, and excellent team spirit
- Interest in a career involving research and teaching is an asse
- Term of employment: One-year contract, renewal subject to organizational needs and availability
- An international research environment
- An inspiring and stimulating environment within our research group
- The opportunity to work on innovative materials in a laboratory with a cutting-edge equipment
About This Position
Where is this position based?
The position is based at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, in Lausanne, CH. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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