PhD: Build the Next-Gen Energy-Efficient Optical Links

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open research environment

Mentoring from senior researchers

Parental leave support

International collaboration

Job summary

DTU Electro invites applications for a PhD position focused on energy-efficient optical communications. You will design modulators, model and test them in real setups, and collaborate with researchers and industry partners in a global environment.

The 3‑year PhD includes teaching and international research stays, with supervision from senior researchers and access to world-class laboratories.

Qualifications

• Two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent before starting the project.
• Background in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, optical communications, fibre optics, coding, or integrated photonics/nanofabrication.
• You will learn everything you need during the project.

Responsibilities

• Design and modelling of optical data modulators that are energy-efficient and flexible.
• Experiments and characterisation in real communication setups (e.g., SDM, data-centre scenarios).
• Explore modulation formats to maximize data capacity with minimum energy.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners in a small, international team.

Skills

Photonics

Modelling

Chip design

Optical communications

Experimentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Chip-design software

EDA tools

Job description

DTU Electro invites applications for a PhD position focused on energy-efficient optical communications. You will design modulators, model and test them in real setups, and collaborate with researchers and industry partners in a global environment.

The 3‑year PhD includes teaching and international research stays, with supervision from senior researchers and access to world-class laboratories.