3 PhD Positions, TU Delft, Netherlands (2019)

The research program “Free-form Scattering Optics” enables high-tech optical devices that contribute to energy efficacy, climate change, internet-of-things, food and water quality and quantity, and security, in the interest of rendering the unstoppable worldwide urbanization sustainable. Currently, high-tech industry is developing a surge of novel devices that combine light scattering with free-formed optics, such as LED lighting, miniaturized satellites, metrology equipment for semiconductor industry and optically secured bank cards. Due to a lack of fundamental know-how on the combination of the technologies, the devices are being designed by educated guesses, which limits progress and applications. Free-form scattering optics will unite traditionally distinct technologies with a hierarchy of length scales ranging from the microscopic (nanometers) to the macroscopic (centimeters). We develop insights, design rules, and new architectures for free-form scattering optics that allow to create breakthroughs in several domains as described above simultaneously. The program directly taps into the strengths of high-tech industry, enhances the knowledge infrastructure, develops new networks of expertise, and educates a new generation of highly skilled professionals.

Requirements

The Optics group at Imaging Physics department is looking for candidates that have been trained as physicist or engineer. Expertise in optics is advisable, and know-how of light scattering/diffraction is a bonus or optical design. The candidates will contribute excellent computation skills to the team that will be complemented with strong experimental skills. We expect candidates to be proficient in English and to have good professional communication and team working skills, and to enjoy interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists from high-tech industry. 

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic PhD candidates who meet the following requirements:
- A MSc in physics or a related discipline with a strong background in optical physics;
- Experience with Matlab/Python, Comsol or CST;
- Creative, pro-active team player with good analytical skills;
- Good communicative skills in English, both written and oral.

The application should consist of the following parts:
- A motivation letter;
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of diplomas and a list of grades of your studies;
- Names and addresses of two referees;
- Proof of English language skills (if applicable).

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3 PhD Positions, TU Delft, Netherlands (2019)