Laser Systems & Optoelectronics Research Specialist

Natural Sciences - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for an Academic Employee position within laser technology and optoelectronics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role focuses on laser-based research, development of optoelectronic components, and setting up new laser systems for experiments.

The successful candidate will operate and service CW laser systems, develop electro-optical setups, and contribute to experimental control systems using ARTIQ.

Qualifications

• Experience in laser-based research and in developing electronics and optoelectronics components for laser experiments.
• Ability to set up new laser systems and learn new techniques.
• Solid background in operating CW laser systems including control of output powers, polarization states, linewidths and frequencies.
• Understanding of analogue and digital electronics for experimental control.
• Background in laser frequency stabilization using optical frequency combs, rubidium atomic clocks, and GPS synchronization.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field; PhD is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain optical frequency combs.
• Service existing CW laser systems (external cavity diode lasers, TiSa-lasers, fiber-lasers, QCLs).
• Develop (electro-)optical setups for controlling frequency and shaping power of CW lasers.
• Assist in setting up experimental control systems with ARTIQ platform.
• Develop electronics in collaboration with the department's electronic workshop.
• Support with technical aspects in proposal writing.

Skills

Laser systems operation

Electronics design

Optoelectronics

CW laser control

Frequency stabilization

Education

Master’s degree in Physics/Optical Engineering

PhD advantageous

Tools

ARTIQ platform

CW laser systems equipment (TiSa, fiber lasers, QCLs)

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for an Academic Employee position within laser technology and optoelectronics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role focuses on laser-based research, development of optoelectronic components, and setting up new laser systems for experiments.

The successful candidate will operate and service CW laser systems, develop electro-optical setups, and contribute to experimental control systems using ARTIQ.