Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy

Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy
EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
Mission
We are seeking a post-doctoral candidate with experience in numerical modelling, preparation and experimental characterization of nanostructured materials to join our SNSF project “Coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals”.
In this project, we focus on the effects of coupling of plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro-/nanostructures. It might be possible to achieve plasmonic crystals featuring broad frequency bands of extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) in the UV-VIS-NIR spectral range. The insights from this project will have considerable impact on the fields of photovoltaics, flat screens and flexible displays, as well as energy efficient OLED lighting, electrochromic devices and energy-efficient insulating glazing.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be expected to:
Assume full responsibility for your original research;
Perform research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators;
Design and execute experiments;
Analyze and interpret experimental results;
Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
Present at international conferences;
Coach Master students, advice PhD students and provide basic administrative support;
Provide support in teaching activities.
Profile
A PhD degree in Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Energy, or a related quantitative field;
A strong background in several of the following fields: reactive magnetron sputtering, electron-beam lithography, theory of light-matter interaction, computer simulations using the method of Finite Differences in the Time Domain (FDTD), determination of optical material constants by multiangle UV-VIS-NIR ellipsometry, UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry, ultra-high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and/or photoelectron spectroscopies (XPS, UPS);
A sincere interest in micro-/nanostructures, electronic and optical material properties, plasmonics and solar energy;
Proficiency in English (French is a plus);
Strong motivation for academic research, critical thinking, independence, good self-management skills, and excellent team spirit;
Interest in a career involving research and teaching is an asset.
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Deadline 30 November
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