PhD: Dynamic THz Space–Time Beam Control

Karlstad University; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits under Dutch UP/CLA

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Pension ABP

29 days leave (41 with flexible hours)

Training programs

ABP pension participation

Commuting and internet cost allowance

On-campus childcare

Job summary

PhD in Dynamic Space–Time Interfaces for High-Speed THz Beam Control is based at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The project is part of SPARK, a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions Doctoral Network across Europe, with supervision by Dr. Ahmed H.

Dorrah and co-supervisor at Université de Namur, Belgium. You will join the Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics group, work across sub‑THz physics, electromagnetics, and nanofabrication, and split time with Université de Namur and TNO for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Applied Physics, Physics, EE, Optics/Photonics).
• Strong foundation in electromagnetics, wave physics, microwave/THz engineering, or photonics.
• Experience with numerical modelling or scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, CST, Ansys).

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for fast spatial and temporal modulation of THz waves.
• Model interactions with dynamically changing THz interfaces.
• Design structures with subwavelength control and high modulation rates.
• Explore modulation mechanisms including MEMS-based approaches.
• Fabricate and experimentally characterize THz devices.
• Build THz experiments to study beam steering and frequency shifts.
• Demonstrate GHz-rate spatiotemporal beamforming and nonreciprocal THz communication.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Wave physics

Microwave/THz engineering

Photonic concepts

Numerical modelling

Scientific programming

Python

MATLAB

COMSOL

CST

Ansys

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Physics / Physics / Electrical Engineering / Optics or Photonics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

COMSOL

CST

ANSYS

Job description

PhD in Dynamic Space–Time Interfaces for High-Speed THz Beam Control is based at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The project is part of SPARK, a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions Doctoral Network across Europe, with supervision by Dr. Ahmed H.

Dorrah and co-supervisor at Université de Namur, Belgium. You will join the Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics group, work across sub‑THz physics, electromagnetics, and nanofabrication, and split time with Université de Namur and TNO for