Novel nanophotonic devices for applications in quantum optics

One fully funded Ph.D. studentship is immediately available at the ASN-Lab (http://www.asn-lab.org/) in the context of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh (UK). The related research project will be mostly focused on the fabrication and characterization of integrated plasmonic components for application in Quantum Optics. The material platforms of choice are silicon nitride, diamond, and graphene. Our goal is to give a substantial contribution to the ongoing IT revolution that aims at bringing bulk quantum systems into the nanophotonic world. The successful candidate will be provided with funding to pay tuition fees and an adequate tax-free stipend for 3 years.

We are looking for a talented, creative, proactive, and strongly motivated individual to work on a new ground-breaking project with the potential of publications in high impact journals. A suitable applicant must have a first class degree in physics or other relevant subject in the physical sciences or engineering. Experience in CST microwave studio, COMSOL Multiphysics and math tools such as Matlab will be a plus. Only candidate with good communication skills in English, including oral and written language are encouraged to apply.

The selected student will be based at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences of Heriot-Watt University. However, he/she is expected to occasionally travel for conferences and/or collaborations in different location outside the country. The proposed project will allow the successful candidate to master numerous fundamental aspects at the base of the fabrication of integrated photonics devices and acquire hands-on experience on advanced facilities such as: e-beam writer, focused ion beam system, etcher, evaporator for film deposition, and many others tools already available on campus. The project requires both individual and group work and a successful candidate must be capable of adapting to both scenarios. The very applicative nature of the proposed project will luckily lead to different industrial collaborations.

The application should consist of: 1 cover letter, 1 reference letter, and an updated CV containing a detailed description of the candidate’s most relevant experiences and expertise in the field of photonics/physics. A brief paragraph about the candidate’s extracurricular activities is also welcome.
All the documents must be sent to Dr. Marcello Ferrera ([Email Address Removed]).