The Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics group (LPNO) is offering a 1-year post-doctoral research position, with the goal to realize a novel type of laser, a photonic free-electron laser. Due to its intriguing properties, such as compactness and scalability in power and output wavelength such lasers can form a major breakthrough for the field of THz light sources.
The project is also special in that it comprises a range of different technologies, from photonic crystals and micro/nano-fabrication technologies, to high-voltage high-power electronics, control electronics and software, vacuum technology, electron beam technology and microwave technology. As an example, an electron beam with about 1 Ampere from a thermal cathode is accelerated in a compact setup to energies of around 15kV, and then sent through a metallic photonic crystal structure embedded in a static magnetic field (around 1 T). Regarding the working principle we expect that, inside the photonic crystal, with suitably chosen parameters, the electron beam generates stimulated Cherenkov radiation and laser oscillation with appreciable output power. Next to its fundamental importance for laser physics, the success of these experiments would open a novel route towards a wide range of industrial applications in the THz domain.


Description

The ideal candidate has a PhD in physics, interest in optics and has experience with low energy electron beam devices, in particular with electron-beam based radiation sources. Although this is an experimental project, experience with computer modeling would be an advantage. The candidate is expected to formulate relevant scientific questions and to undertake appropriate research actions towards the realization and demonstration of the prototype device. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with well-developed communicative skills, especially in written and spoken English, to take the lead in putting out attractive publications and, possibly, a research proposal for continuation. He or she needs to be open-minded and flexible in order to operate in an international environment. The candidate has to be capable of working independently, as well as in a team, within the LPNO research group and allied groups such as in the Applied Nano-Photonics (ANP) initiative of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology.
For more information please contact dr. Peter van der Slot (+31-53-4893967). Applications need to include a one-page motivation letter, a detailed CV (resume), a publication list, and the contact details of at least 2 referees. Please send your application to the link below.

Nr of positions available : 1

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Benefits

We offer a very challenging position in an inspiring multidisciplinary and international environment. As a post-doc you will be offered a full-time (38 hours/week) position for one year. In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the gross monthly salary for a Post-doc is 2427.= to 3831.= plus a holiday allowance (8%), and end-year bonus (8.3% of the annual salary) and a number of additional benefits. The University of Twente provides excellent campus facilities, and actively supports professional and personal development.

Application Deadline

31/07/2014

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