Project Details
As a PhD student, you will develop new methods to engineer wavefront and spatial coherence of a bright laser source. You will use optical fibers and freeform optics together with methods of wavefront shaping to design new imaging and metrology tools that are relevant for future semiconductor technology.
To realize future high-tech devices that are sustainable for billions of people, it is crucial to improve their optical functionalities and efficiencies.
We will take a major step forward by the unique combination of freeform optics on the macro scale and wavefront shaping on the micro scale. New devices that allow the measurement of features and overlay in integrated circuit production with higher throughput.
You will perform this project at ARCNL in close collaboration with researchers from University of Twente and semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML.
We will work within a big team of mathematics, optics and physics researchers (ARCNL, University of Twente, TU Eindhoven, TU Delft) in close collaboration with our users (Addoptics, Anteryon, ASML, Demcon, JMO, Lumileds, Signify, TNO) to solve these technology challenges.
Eligibility
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree in physics or a strongly related field.
A background in optics, (coherent) imaging and/or ultrafast laser physics is a clear advantage.
Affinity for performing optical experiments, solve mathematical problems and working as part of a team are considered important.
Candidates should have experimental skills and be able to communicate in English.
Funding
The position is intended as full-time (40 hours / week, 12 months / year) appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of four years, with a starting salary of gross € 2,590 per month and a range of employment benefits.
Application Requirement
Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.
Application Deadline
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and as soon as an excellent match is made, the position will be filled.
