Project Details
In this project you will work on expanding our capabilities to perform optical metrology in the terahertz spectral range, by helping to design, build and apply a terahertz time-domain spectroscopy microscope.
The microscope will use femtosecond lasers to generate and detect terahertz pulses using non-linear optical techniques. You will then apply the THz microscope to measure and understand the conductivity of 2D and 3D materials on the micrometer and nanometer scale.
In one planned mode of operation the THz microscope will be used in combination with a camera, to take THz pictures with several micrometers spatial resolution in a single laser shot.
The proposed work is part of a national (nano) metrology project, financed by a NXTGEN HIGHTECH Groeifonds grant.
Eligibility
You will need to meet the requirements for an MSc-degree, to ensure eligibility for a Dutch PhD examination. A degree in physics, physical chemistry, or a closely related subject is required for this project.
You have to enjoy working with optics and ultrafast lasers and have some affinity with electronics. If you have experience with one or more of the following topics: femtosecond lasers – coherent terahertz generation and detection – nonlinear optics, this is considered an advantage.
Very good verbal and written communications skills (in English) are required.
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 annex your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
It is important to us to know why you want to join our team. This means that we will only consider your application if it entails your motivation letter. on.
Application Deadline
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and as soon as an excellent match is made, the position will be filled.
