Dynamic THz Space–Time Interfaces for Beam Control

Departments, Department of Applied Physics and Science Education; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

OpenUp mental health support

Commuting and internet allowance

Generous leave options

Job summary

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at TU/e announces a four-year PhD project on dynamic space–time interfaces for high-speed THz beam control. Based at Eindhoven University of Technology, you will collaborate with Université de Namur and TNO, exploring GHz-rate spatiotemporal beamforming and nonreciprocal THz propagation.

You will model, fabricate, and test modulatable THz interfaces, work on MEMS-based approaches, and participate in SPARK training activities across Europe.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Applied Physics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics/Photonics, Microsystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• A strong foundation in electromagnetics, wave physics, microwave/THz engineering, and/or photonics.
• Experience with numerical modelling or scientific programming, for example using Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, CST, Ansys, or similar tools.
• Interest or experience in dynamic electromagnetic systems, THz technology, metasurfaces, MEMS, RF/microwave systems, or experimental wave characterization.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an international and interdisciplinary research team.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for fast spatial and temporal modulation of THz waves.
• Model wave interactions with dynamically changing interfaces.
• Design structures combining subwavelength spatial control with high modulation rates.
• Explore modulation mechanisms including MEMS-based architectures and alternative platforms.
• Fabricate and experimentally characterize the resulting devices.
• Build THz experiments to study beam steering, frequency shifts, and nonreciprocal response.
• Demonstrate GHz-rate two‑dimensional spatiotemporal beamforming and explore its use in reconfigurable THz communication.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Wave physics

THz engineering

Photonic modelling

Scientific programming

English communication

Python

MATLAB

COMSOL

CST

Ansys

Education

Master's degree in Applied Physics

Master's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Optics/Photonics

Master's degree in Microsystems Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

COMSOL

CST

Ansys

Job description

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at TU/e announces a four-year PhD project on dynamic space–time interfaces for high-speed THz beam control. Based at Eindhoven University of Technology, you will collaborate with Université de Namur and TNO, exploring GHz-rate spatiotemporal beamforming and nonreciprocal THz propagation.

You will model, fabricate, and test modulatable THz interfaces, work on MEMS-based approaches, and participate in SPARK training activities across Europe.