Postdoc in Experimental Materials Discovery for Nano-Optics

DTU Physics seeks to employ a 2-year postdoc to carry out research in the identification and experimental characterization of new resonant dielectric nanostructures. The aim is to map the landscape of available dielectric and semiconductor materials for nano-optics and build up an experimentally tested optical materials library.

Your job involves the identification and experimental characterization of resonant dielectric nanostructures. You will set up a unique workflow that enables a high-throughput experimental screening of the resonant properties of a wide range of materials. The project will require the applicant to collaborate with (or directly contribute to) the identification of materials based on computational methods and the preparation of optical nanostructures. Your main tasks are: (1) optical characterization using electron energy-loss spectroscopy performed in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) in conjunction with dark-field optical spectroscopy, (2) structural characterization using atomic force microscopy and TEM, and (3) theoretical modelling of the optical response.

Responsibilities
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within optical materials discovery and advanced optical characterization. You will work closely with colleagues and students within the Nanoscale Materials and Devices (NANOMADE) section at DTU Physics as well as the Computational Atomic-scale Materials Design (CAMD) section in the department and external collaborators.

Required qualifications

• Experience with transmission electron microscopy and optical spectroscopy
• High level of understanding of the resonant properties of nanoscale optical materials
• Experience with advanced data analysis via programming in, e.g., MATLAB or Python
• Experience with optical simulations using, e.g., COMSOL.

Experience with electron energy-loss spectroscopy is an advantage, but not required.

General qualifications

• Scientific production and research potential at the international level
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and language skills (English)
• Experience with collaborations and team-based work style

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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 24 months, starting 1 March 2023.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Søren Raza, sraz@dtu.dk . 

You can read more about our research on the Applied Nano-Optics webpage .  

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
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than15 November 2022 (Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• References

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The NANOMADE section at DTU Physics
The Applied Nano-Optics research group is part of the NANOMADE section at DTU Physics. The NANOMADE section combines expertise in the synthesis and handling of nanomaterials, the fabrication of nanoscale devices, and theorists employing a wide palette of analytical and numerical techniques to provide better understanding of and control over the fundamental properties of matter. DTU also houses two state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopes (FEI Titan) capable of performing monochromated electron energy-loss spectroscopy measurements.

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