Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France offers a PhD opportunity in experimental photonics focused on integrated semiconductor nanolaser diode arrays. The project engages candidates in cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration with industry leaders while enabling contributions to innovative optical computing methods.

Prestations

Training in advanced research techniques

Collaboration opportunities with industrial partners

Qualifications

• Strong background in experimental physics and optics.
• Experience in simulation methods and nanofabrication techniques is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop a platform for collective nonlinear dynamics in optical circuits.
• Collaborate with industrial partners to explore applications in photonic computing.

Connaissances

Experimental photonics

Nonlinear optics

Formation

PhD in Physics or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de physique de Nice Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 4 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The PhD student will benefit from a stimulating scientific environment at the Institute of Physics in Nice. They will be supervised by a team of experts in the field. This project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative industrial developments and publish high-impact results.

We propose a PhD project within our laboratory, focused on the experimental study of non-Hermitian and nonlinear dynamics of integrated semiconductor nanolaser diode arrays. This project aims to explore collective phenomena in networks of active optical nanocavities integrated into a silicon photonic circuit.

Project Objectives:
- Develop a platform to demonstrate collective nonlinear dynamics, such as self-pulsing, at frequencies exceeding 10 GHz.
- Explore new functionalities for optical computing methods in integrated photonic circuits.
- Model and characterize modal properties to identify optimal configurations for non-Hermitian and nonlinear dynamics.
- Experimentally study collective emission and synchronization, and develop control strategies for emission properties.
- Explore neuromorphic behaviors by leveraging nonlinear dynamics for computing tasks.

Training and Collaborations:
The selected candidate will be trained in experimental photonics, nonlinear optics, and simulation methods, gaining expertise in nanofabrication techniques. The project includes collaborations with industrial partners such as Thales Research and Technology and the startup NcodiN, to explore practical applications in neuromorphic photonic computing.