The Centre for Nano Optics (www.sdu.dk ano-optics) at the Department of Technology and Innovation, University of Southern Denmark (Odense), invites applications for a postdoctoral position within the field of plasmonics. The position is available as of February 1, 2014 for a three-year period with the possibility for further extension.

The position is related to a new 5-year ERC-funded project that comprises experimental investigations of interactions of individual quantum emitters with localized and propagating surface plasmons supported by metal nanostructures to be fabricated using electron-beam lithography and/or focused ion-beam milling technique. The aim is to study fundamental physical phenomena in light-matter interactions at the single-photon level, with individual quantum emitters, such as quantum dots or nitrogen-vacancy centers in nanodiamonds, being coupled to strongly confined and enhanced electromagnetic fields associated with surface plasmon excitations. The research is conducted in close collaboration with a number of international research groups.

We offer a challenging position in an international and stimulating environment with the state-of-the-art infrastructure for optical characterization at nanoscale and access to modern nanofabrication facilities, providing an excellent opportunity for collaboration both within Denmark and with renowned international research groups.

Potential candidates for the postdoctoral position are expected to have a relevant PhD degree and documented research experience within experimental quantum nano-optics and strong academic record. Experience in advanced nanofabrication and optical characterization of plasmonic waveguides and resonant nanostructures will also be considered as an advantage.

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi via e-mail: seib@iti.sdu.dk

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.
Employment as postdoc is temporary. Level of qualification is a PhD.

If special circumstances exist employment may be extended for one year.

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree.

The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

Applications will be assessed by an expert. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty.

As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, an interview may be applied.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2012

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link below. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format.The Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

An application must include:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates/Diplomas
• Information on previous teaching experience, please attach as Teaching portfolio
• List of publications indicating the publications attached
• Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication, a possible co-author statement must be a part of this pdf-file

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Campus:
Odense

Application deadline:
05/01/2014
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