The Optical Nanomaterial Group in the Physics Department of ETH Zurich, headed by Assistant Prof. Rachel Grange, is seeking in the area of hybrid metamaterials for biophotonic applications a highly motivated researcher as a

PostDoc in Metal-Oxide Nanomaterials for Biophotonic Metasurfaces

To overcome the disadvantage of losses in metallic structures, typically used for the fabrication of meta-atoms and metasurfaces, oxide nanomaterials, such as perovskites, are a promising alternative. Thus, such oxide-based nanomaterials may be seen as building blocks for the next generation of non-metallic or metal-oxide based metamaterials with additional nonlinear optical properties. Since we are working with chemically synthesized nanoparticles and nanostructured surfaces, both bottom up and top-down approaches are envisioned to obtain the desired combination of metal-oxide nanostructured surfaces.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated and creative, demonstrate an exceptional track record, have a background in physics, material sciences, optics, chemistry, or related fields, and be interested in working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of nanotechnology, photonics, and material science. Furthermore, the ideal skills needed for this project are in nanotechnology (cleanroom techniques, e.g. lithography, etching), nanophotonics (linear and nonlinear optics), surface and physical chemistry (detection of biomolecules), and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. The preferred starting date for this position is February 2016.

For further information please contact Assistant Prof. Rachel Grange by e-mail: grange@phys.ethz.ch (no applications) and/or visit our website at www.ong.ethz.ch.

Please submit your application online,(Apply now) which includes a comprehensive CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates, and contact information of at least two references and upload all documents (pdf is recommended) to ETH Zurich, Thomas Koenitzer, Human Resources, 8093 Zurich.

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