Postdoc in Mid-Infrared Ultrafast Lasers and Frequency Combs - DTU Electro

A 1.5-year Postdoc position is available at DTU Electro on experimental ultrafast optics and frequency combs. Highly motivated candidates with a strong background in lasers, frequency combs, nonlinear optics are encouraged to apply.
We are working on novel ultrafast lasers and frequency combs operating in the mid-infrared spectral range for precision molecular sensing applications. Traditionally, such long wavelength frequency comb sources come with high complexity of operation. Our focus is to establish efficient dual-comb lasers to simplify the optical setup, making it attractive for further integration and field-deployable measurement tools. This Postdoc position will empower you to lead some of the key project objectives including studying novel laser and saturable absorber devices, and dual-comb application demonstration.

The successful candidate is expected to publish his/her research results in leading international journals and conferences.

Further opportunities during postdoc include possibility to work with our international collaborators in Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, UK.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the mid-infrared frequency combs research within the group and department. You will contribute to

• Femtosecond light source development and characterization
• Studying novel saturable absorber devices
• Frequency comb spectroscopy and data processing

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). Additional requirements are given below

• PhD in ultrafast optics, frequency combs or a related field.
• Competence within one or more of the following subjects: Nonlinear frequency conversion, saturable absorbers, laser modelocking, spectroscopy experiments, mid-infrared optical setup, data processing, statistics and metrology.
• Proven ability to communicate research findings through oral presentations and journal publications.
• Fluency in English language (written and spoken).
• You should be creative, well-organized, and highly motivated to work in the described research field.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 1.5 years. Starting date is 1 March 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

The position is located at DTU Roskilde Campus.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Ajanta Barh / [email protected].

You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.dtu.dk/.

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 December 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• 2 reference letters

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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