PhD in Photonics: Build the Energy-Efficient Internet

DTU Electro; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Electro in Denmark invites applications for a PhD student position focused on energy-efficient data transmission using optical frequency combs and modulators.

You will join an international team, dividing time between research, teaching, and other activities, with opportunities for a 3–6 month research stay abroad. Applicants should hold a two-year master’s degree and expect enrolment in DTU’s PhD program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work on a project that combines photonics, modelling, chip design and hands-on experiments.

Skills

Photonics

Modelling

Chip design

Collaborative team work

Education

Master's degree (120 ECTS) in a relevant field

Tools

Chip-design software

Job description

DTU Electro in Denmark invites applications for a PhD student position focused on energy-efficient data transmission using optical frequency combs and modulators.

You will join an international team, dividing time between research, teaching, and other activities, with opportunities for a 3–6 month research stay abroad. Applicants should hold a two-year master’s degree and expect enrolment in DTU’s PhD program.