PhD in Theoretical Nano-Optoelectronics

Syddansk Universitet; Cortex Park; On-site; DKK 377,000 - 451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International research environment

Job summary

The Center for Polariton-driven Light-Matter Interactions (POLIMA) at Syddansk Universitet invites applications for a PhD student position to develop theoretical frameworks and computational methods for light–matter interactions in advanced van der Waals heterostructures. This Villum Young Investigator‑funded project is supervised by A/Prof. P.

André D. Gonçalves and starts 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications

• Strong background in condensed‑matter physics and quantum nanophotonics.
• Experience with scientific programming and numerical techniques.
• Interest in theoretical quantum nano‑optoelectronics and polariton phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Develop new theoretical frameworks for light–matter interactions in van der Waals heterostructures.
• Create computational methods to study polariton‑mediated inelastic electron tunneling.
• Contribute to advancing theoretical understanding and publish results.

Skills

Condensed‑matter physics

Quantum nanophotonics

Scientific programming

Numerical techniques

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Tools

Python

Job description

The Center for Polariton-driven Light-Matter Interactions (POLIMA) at Syddansk Universitet invites applications for a PhD student position to develop theoretical frameworks and computational methods for light–matter interactions in advanced van der Waals heterostructures. This Villum Young Investigator‑funded project is supervised by A/Prof. P.

André D. Gonçalves and starts 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.