Open position: Doctoral Researcher in Nanophotonics
The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations (DSII) at Tampere University (TAU) offers a unique opportunity to combine dissertation research, addressing business challenges, building professional networks, and engaging in innovation.
The partner company for this position is HyCom Core Oy.
HyCom Core is a provider of advanced photonic solutions for data communication based on Ultra-Compact Optical Transceivers. Its technology platform exploits cutting edge expertise concerning emerging thin-film lithium niobate waveguide technology.
Job description
The purpose of the job is to create new knowledge for academia and industry in the fields of Optical communications and nanophotonics.
The goals are:
- Advancing the basic concepts of high-speed modulation devices including simulation;
- Process development including development of assembly techniques for fiber-chip coupling;
- Characterization of individual components;
- Prototyping and application proof
As a Doctoral Researcher you will design new nanophotonic devices, develop clean-room nanofabrication processes and carry out device characterization. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.
The tasks of doctoral researchers also include teaching duties that amount to approximately 5% of their annual working hours, unless there are justified reasons to the contrary. Remote work opportunities are agreed upon separately when needed.
At the university, the work will be supervised by Prof. Mircea Guina and Dr. Jukka Viheriälä. At HyCom Core, the work will be supervised by Prof. Seppo Honkanen. You will also be supported by practitioners in the steering group, including company representatives.
Engaging in DSII events, excursions, meetings, and training sessions with fellow doctoral students will provide mutual peer support. Remote work opportunities are agreed upon separately when needed. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.
Requirements
You need to have an applicable master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline in science or engineering. The position requires:
- Sufficient background knowledge on semiconductor physics, optics and optoelectronics
- Capability to operate/ learn to operate cleanroom and laboratory equipment with confidence
We appreciate that you would have experience in at least some of the following:
- Optoelectronics
- RF electronics
- Fiber optics
- Planar waveguides
- Nanophotonics fabrication
Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements. As a DSII researcher, you should be interested in innovation and collaboration with industry to solve meaningful real-life problems.