Research Engineer in Development of Thin-Film-Based Waveguides

Job description

As a Research Engineer, you will play a central role in the development of a new platform based on ferroelectric thin-film crystals for applications in nonlinear optics and quantum photonics. The work is carried out in close collaboration with researchers, PhD students, and external partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Development of processes for the fabrication of ferroelectric thin-film crystals, including wafer bonding, thin-film slicing, and polishing
• Planning, execution, and optimization of micro- and nanofabrication processes in a cleanroom environment
• Fabrication of waveguide structures, for example through ion exchange, etching, and laser-based micromachining
• Modelling and numerical simulation of waveguide structures, including mode analysis, propagation properties, and optimization of geometries for specific functionalities
• Characterization of materials and devices, including optical measurements (e.g., SPDC and squeezing)
• Documentation of processes and results, and contribution to scientific publications and technical reports

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Master’s degree in physics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with experimental work in a laboratory environment·       Solid foundation in optics, photonics, and quantum optics
• Strong ability to document work clearly and communicate effectively in both spoken and written English as we work in an international environment. 

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with optical characterization techniques (e.g., SHG, SPDC, or waveguide measurements)
• Experience with numerical modeling and simulation of optical systems
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and experimental control
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally one page long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

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