Postdoc Position in Aluminium Oxide in the PIXEurope Pilot Line

Postdoc Position in Aluminium Oxide in the PIXEurope Pilot Line

University of Twente

Enschede, Netherlands

The Integrated Optical Systems (IOS) group is looking for a motivated post-doc to help us setup and develop a 200 mm pilot microfabrication line for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) in the aluminium oxide platform. The IOS group is a world leader in the development of this photonic platform, which is currently being manufactured in the 100 mm MESA+ Nanolab microfabrication facility. Within the PIXEurope consortium, the process will be transferred to 200 mm manufacturing and a process design kit (PDK) of building blocks will be developed in the platform. You get a unique opportunity to help position Europe as a leader in integrated photonics.

Your profile

• Ambitious, highly motivated, self-driven;
• Good teamwork spirit, happiness in helping other team members;
• Knowledge of and experience in design, fabrication and characterization of integrated photonics circuits;
• Expertise in the deposition of optical materials, in particular sputter deposition, will be a plus;
• Hands on expertise in both the operation and maintenance of PVD systems (i.e., sputtering, PLD, ALD);
• Hold a PhD degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field and have experience in research, which is apparent from publications in reputable academic journals, presentations in international scientific conferences, and other academic activities;
• Conduct research within a multidisciplinary and highly diverse environment;
• Active in networks for acquiring research funding, and have ambition and experience in working closely with companies and government agencies;
• Good communication skills and an excellent command of English.