Postdoc: Experimental Nanophotonics & Quantum Optics

University of Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in experimental nanophotonics and quantum optics. The group studies light–matter interactions in nanometre-scale volumes using plasmonic nanocavities and ultrafast spectroscopy.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or closely related fields and have a strong background in nanophotonics or cavity QED.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering or related.
• Strong background in nanophotonics, cavity QED or quantum optics.
• Experience with photon-correlation measurements and spectroscopy.
• Ability to design and perform ultrafast optical experiments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental research in nanophotonics and quantum optics.
• Contribute to building the laboratory and setting up cryogenic equipment.
• Publish results and present at meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with national and international partners as required.

Skills

Nanophotonics

Cavity QED

Quantum optics

Photon-correlation measurements

Cryogenic spectroscopy

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Cryogenic cryostat

Tunable femtosecond laser

Job description

The Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in experimental nanophotonics and quantum optics. The group studies light–matter interactions in nanometre-scale volumes using plasmonic nanocavities and ultrafast spectroscopy.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or closely related fields and have a strong background in nanophotonics or cavity QED.