PhD - position: Metasurfaces for energy-efficient wave-based computing

PhD - position: Metasurfaces for energy-efficient wave-based computing

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Work Activities
Wave-based Computing with Programmable Optical Metasurfaces

  • Design metasurfaces to perform image processing tasks, such as feature extraction and algorithm execution, in the optical domain. Explore the potential of stacking metasurfaces for complex algorithms. Conduct electromagnetic design, optimization, and optical experiments to demonstrate these concepts.
  • Develop programmable, trainable, and dynamically reconfigurable metasurfaces using novel materials like phase change materials. Investigate the energy and speed limits of these materials. Train active metasurfaces to perform all-optical neural network functions and explore their potential applications.
Qualifications

Work Environment

Interacting Photons Group

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www.amolf.nl
Working Conditions

  • Join a dynamic team of young, enthusiastic, and mostly international researchers. Enjoy an informal communication style and short lines of communication.
  • This full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) position is offered for four years by the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I).
  • The starting salary is €2,781 gross per month, along with a comprehensive range of employment benefits.
  • Upon successful completion of the PhD research, a PhD degree will be awarded by a Dutch University.
  • Specialized courses for PhD students are available.
  • AMOLF supports new international PhD students with housing, visa applications, and covers transport costs and furnishing expenses.
More Information?

s.rodriguez@amolf.nl
Application

  • Submit your resume.
  • Provide a motivation letter (max. 1 page) explaining why you want to join the group.
Online screening may be part of the selection process.
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PhD - position: Metasurfaces for energy-efficient wave-based computing