Doctoral Position in Mid-Infrared Integrated Photonics and Optical Sensing

Academic Positions; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 51.000 - 63.000; Teilzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Doctoral Position in Mid-Infrared Integrated Photonics and Optical Sensing. The Optical Nanomaterial Laboratory seeks a doctoral researcher to develop MIR photonic devices, contribute to design, fabrication, and experimental evaluation, and work at the intersection of photonics and spectroscopy.

The role involves numerical modeling, device layouts, cleanroom processes, and comprehensive optical measurements to push sensing capabilities in environmental,

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, materials science, or related field.
• Strong motivation, curiosity, rigor and creativity.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom; micro-/nanofabrication experience is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Design, simulate, and fabricate photonic devices for mid-infrared integrated photonics.
• Perform experimental characterization and data analysis of MIR devices.
• Collaborate across photonics, nonlinear optics, and spectroscopy to advance sensing applications.

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Other Physics » Acoustics Physics » Applied physics Physics » Biophysics Physics » Chemical physics Physics » Computational physics Physics » Condensed matter properties Physics » Electromagnetism Physics » Mathematical physics Physics » Optics Physics » Quantum mechanics Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Thermodynamics Physics » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 20 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Doctoral Position in Mid-Infrared Integrated Photonics and Optical Sensing

The Optical Nanomaterial Laboratory in the Physics Department at ETH Zurich is looking for a doctoral researcher in mid-infrared integrated photonics and optical sensing. Mid-infrared (MIR) photonics enables highly sensitive and selective spectroscopic detection of molecular species and has applications in environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, industrial process control, and fundamental research.

Project background

The project will focus on the development of integrated MIR photonic devices for advanced optical sensing and spectroscopy. The successful candidate will work at the interface of integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and MIR spectroscopy, contributing to the design, simulation, fabrication, and experimental characterization of photonic devices.

• This doctoral project provides training across the complete development cycle of MIR integrated photonic devices
• The doctoralstudent will develop numerical models, design photonic layouts and contribute to micro- and nanofabrication processes in the cleanroom, and perform optical and electrical measurements to evaluate device performance
• The work will also involve MIR optical characterization, spectroscopy experiments, and data analysis

Profile

• The successful candidate should be highly motivated, curious, rigorous, and creative, with an interest in addressing technically demanding experimental challenges
• Applicants should hold, or be close to obtaining, a Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, materials science, or a related field
• The position will involve significant cleanroom work; prior experience in micro- and nanofabrication is therefore highly beneficial

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

• Micro- and nanofabrication, lithography, etching, thin-film processing, or cleanroom work
• Integrated photonics, waveguide optics, nanophotonics, or MIR photonics
• Optical characterization, laser-based experiments, or spectroscopy
• Numerical modelling and simulation of optical or multiphysics devices
• Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for scientific data analysis and automation

We offer

• We offer a fully funded doctoral position in an international and interdisciplinary research environment, with access to advanced cleanroom facilities, photonics laboratories, simulation tools, and state-of-the‑art MIR measurement equipment.
• The position provides broad training in integrated photonic‑device development, from device design and fabrication to experimental demonstration.
• The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to scientific publications, attend international conferences, and collaborate with academic partners.
• Aditionally youbecome part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society.
• You can also expect numerous benefits, such as public-transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by ASVZ, childcare, and attractive pension benefits.

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We would like to point out that the pre‑selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

The start date is flexible. The position is intended for four years, subject to institutional regulations and satisfactory progress.

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