Postdoc: Experimental Optical Materials for Light Trapping

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics in Denmark seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position in experimental nanophotonics and optical materials discovery. The role focuses on identifying and characterising emerging materials with high refractive index and low losses for light trapping in nanostructured thin-film solar cells.

You will develop imaging ellipsometry to measure complex, anisotropic indices of microscopic crystals and thin films, perform optical spectroscopy and microscopy, and fabricate resonant

Qualifications

• Significant experimental experience with optical spectroscopy, microscopy, or related optical characterization methods.
• A strong understanding of light–matter interactions and the resonant optical properties of nanostructures.
• Experience with quantitative analysis of optical measurements and extraction or interpretation of optical material properties.
• Knowledge of solid-state or materials physics relevant to the optical response of semiconductors and dielectric materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply imaging ellipsometry methods to determine the complex and anisotropic refractive indices of microscopic crystals and thin films.
• Perform optical spectroscopy and microscopy of emerging materials and resonant nanostructures.
• Prepare samples and fabricate resonant nanostructures from selected materials for experimental validation of their nanophotonic properties.

Skills

Imaging ellipsometry

Optical spectroscopy

Microscopy

Experimental physics

Education

PhD degree

Job description

DTU Physics in Denmark seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position in experimental nanophotonics and optical materials discovery. The role focuses on identifying and characterising emerging materials with high refractive index and low losses for light trapping in nanostructured thin-film solar cells.

You will develop imaging ellipsometry to measure complex, anisotropic indices of microscopic crystals and thin films, perform optical spectroscopy and microscopy, and fabricate resonant