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Postdoctoral Researcher (Nanophotonics) 3 positions

TUT presently has a number of postdoctoral openings in the general fields of Nanofabrication, Nonlinear Optics, Ultrafast Optics, and Optical Spectroscopy. The appointments will be placed at the Optics Laboratory of the Department of Physics and/or the Optoelectronics Research Center.

The units have extensive research activities on nanofabrication, design and fabrication of optical components and devices, fundamental studies of nonlinear optical properties of new materials, interaction of ultra-short pulses with nonlinear media, and the development of new techniques for optical spectroscopy.

Job description:

The positions can be filled in the following areas:

Nanofabrication:
This position involves the fabrication of nanostructured optical materials using various deposition and materials growth techniques and nanopatterning by e-beam/nanoimprint lithography and direct laser writing. This will be complemented by materials characterization using e.g. Raman, FTIR, optical spectroscopy, ellipsometry and XRD.

Nonlinear optical characterization:
This position involves the characterization of the linear and nonlinear optical properties of new materials, including nanostructures, surfaces, thin films, and bulk materials. The techniques to be used are based on optical spectroscopy, second- and third-harmonic generation, as well as nonlinear microscopy. The characterization tasks will be complemented by the further development of the measurement techniques.

Ultra-fast Optics:
The research will involve diverse topics ranging from the development of broadband sources in the UV and mid-IR, to the study of broadband optical pulses coherence, or nonlinear localization dynamics and noise amplification processes in optical fibers.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must hold an applicable doctoral degree and possess the competence to pursue independent scientific work and the teaching skills needed to perform the duties of the position. The position is intended for recently graduated post-doc researchers, so that they may gain further experience and advance their careers.

Experience of studying and working abroad and contacts to international research will be appreciated.

We are looking for versatile and independent persons with a solid background in optics. Experience in the closely related area of the positions is expected. Theoretical traits for the analysis of experimental work and the ability to supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students will be additional benefits. The positions may also involve some teaching duties in the future.

The positions are primarily intended for scientists who have received their Ph.D. in the past few years.

We offer:

Optics and photonics are recognized as leading-edge research areas of TUT. We offer a world-class research environment in internationally recognized research groups. We have strong collaborative networks and offer great opportunities for researchers to develop their careers in an international setting.

Staff benefits in TUT are comprehensive and include, for example:
- occupational healthcare
- campus restaurants and cafés with staff discounts
- excellent sports facilities on campus
- flexible working hours.

Salary:

The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance based salary.

Trial period:

Trial period of four (4) months applies.

Other:

Appointments will be made on a fixed-term basis for two years, beginning from May 1 2014 or as mutually agreed.

For more information, please contact:

Nanofabrication:
Professor Tapio Niemi, email tapio.k.niemi@tut.fi

Nonlinear optical characterization:
Professor Martti Kauranen, email martti.kauranen@tut.fi

Ultra-fast Optics:
Associate Professor Goëry Genty, email goery.genty@tut.fi

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted by TUT online application form. Please fill in the application form and upload your CV, list of publications, cover letter describing your motivation and scientific merits for the position. Closing date for applications is Monday, 31 March 2014 (at 10.00 pm GMT).