This programme aims to redefine the boundaries of optical control at the nanoscale. We will manipulate the structure of light itself, actively controlling features that are far smaller than the wavelength to tune them both in space and time. Doing so will require detailed knowledge on how the light field is distributed near complex nanophotonic structures, as well as of light-matter interaction at the nanoscale. The programme will build on recent breakthroughs in the group in ultrafast light manipulation and the discovery near nanostructures of so-called optical singularities, which can be considered the ultimate nanophotonic ‘object’ as their size is zero. Achieving our goals will require nonlinear optics, optical modelling and theory, nanofabrication and the development of a new near-field microscope to visualize nanoscale light.
More information about the group
Job description
The position is intended as full-time (forty hours per week, 12 months per year) appointment in the service of Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) for the duration of two years. AMOLF assists any new postdoc with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs.
Location
FOM Institute AMOLF performs leading fundamental research on physics of biomolecular systems and nanophotonics; two areas with key potential for technological innovations. The institute contributes to knowledge transfer to industry and society and trains talented young researchers. AMOLF is located at Science Park Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and engages approximately 140 scientists and 70 support staff. See also www.amolf.nl
Requirements
FOM prefers candidates who have qualifying experience (e.g. as PhD student or postdoctoral researcher) in a scientific research institute abroad. You meet the requirements for a doctoral degree.
Conditions of Employment
You will be employed by the FOM Foundation for a fixed period of two years.
Your salary will be up to a maximum of 3,922 euro gross per month, depending on your level of experience.The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8 percent and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33 percent.
The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (Cao-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).
General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The ‘FOM job interview code’ applies to this position.
Contact
For more information please contact Prof.dr. L. (Kobus) Kuipers, Group leader NanoOptics, +31 (0)20 754 71 00, www.amolf.nl
Applications
If you are interested, send us your application by email or respond online via de button below.
FOM Institute AMOLF
P&O department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Please quote vacancy # 1407-44
Please send your:
– resume;
– motivation on why you want to join the group (max. one page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.
Online screening may be part of the selection.
Commercial activities in response to this ad are not appreciated.
Please use the online form for applications.
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