Doctoral Researcher in nano-scale control of optical fields

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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society. The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University is now looking for a Doctoral Researcher to work on nano-scale control of optical fields. We are looking for an outstanding doctoral student to join the Optics and Photonics group for theoretical and experimental research on nanoscale control of optical fields for applications in optical imaging and photonic chip technology. The research will be focused on the design, fabrication, and testing of optical components with novel functionalities based on nanoscale manipulation of light and its propagation medium. Potential applications of these components range from super-resolution optical microscopes and telescopes to on-chip photonic processors. The appointment is for 4 years with a flexible start in autumn 2026. The research involves collaboration with scientists from the University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University, as well as researcher groups from Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. Your role and goals In this position, you will act as a doctoral researcher working on design and testing of novel nanofabricated optical components. The design will be done using advanced numerical calculation methods, such as Finite Element Method (FEM) and Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method. Approaches based on inverse engineering and machine learning will also be considered. The samples will be fabricated using the clean room facilities of Aalto University and tested using the equipment of the Optics and Photonics group. We expect you to be able to generate good scientific ideas, propose new technological solutions, initiate and maintain scientific collaboration, write scientific articles and research proposals, and participate in teaching. We expect you to graduate as a Doctor of Science in four years. Your experience We expect the candidate to hold a MSc degree in physics and be familiar with standard numerical calculation techniques used in physics. Preference will be given to candidates with good understanding of basic optics and experience in designing optical components and conducting optical experiments. Fluency in English both spoken and written is required.

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