Postdoctoral research position
Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy
EPFL
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Nanophotonics, Nanotechnology and
About
Research coupled plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro- and nanostructures, aiming at broad bands of extraordinary optical transmission for solar-energy and building-envelope technologies. Work combines numerical modelling, material fabrication and experimental optical characterization, with publications, collaboration and student supervision. The initial one-year appointment may be renewed subject to organizational needs and resources. The expected start is 1 May 2027, with an alternative by agreement.
Requirements
PhD in micro/nanotechnology, physics, optics, materials science, energy or a related quantitative field, and relevant experience in nanostructured-material modelling, preparation and characterization. Techniques include sputtering, lithography, FDTD, ellipsometry and surface spectroscopy. English is required; French is useful. Apply online by 30 November 2026 with CV, motivation letter, diplomas and recommendation letters.
Topics
- Plasmonic Crystals, search World Wide
- extraordinary optical transmission, search World Wide
- plasmonic oscillations, search World Wide
- Solar Energy, search World Wide
- building-envelope technologies, search World Wide
- numerical modelling, search World Wide
- material fabrication, search World Wide
- optical characterization, search World Wide
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