Senior Research Scientist in Ultra-High-Speed Optical Signal Processing
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
DTU Fotonik works on research in most areas of photonics, covering the fields of lasers, LEDs, optical sensors, optical fibers, optical communications, nanophotonics and quantum photonics.
The department now has an open position for a Senior Researcher within the field of ultra-high-speed optical signal processing.
The posted position will be based in the High-Speed Optical Communications Group, and will partly support the newly established DNRF research centre of excellence, SPOC (Silicon Photonics for Optical Communications).
Responsibilities and tasks
DTU Fotonik seeks a Senior Researcher who can undertake a leading research role in optical communications within the following areas:
•Ultra-high-speed (over Tbit/s) optical signal processing with low energy consumption
•Ultra-broad-band optical signal processing using nanophotonic devices
•Ultra-high bandwidth (over 10 Tbit/s) optical data transmission techniques
•Advanced multiplexing systems for large bandwidth transmission – time, frequency, polarisation and space division multiplexing
As a senior researcher at DTU Fotonik you are expected to collaborate with colleagues within the Department as well as at other DTU departments. You are expected to develop strong external relations with universities and industry in Denmark and internationally. Furthermore, you are expected to strive for scientific excellence within your field. You are expected to perform excellent supervision of PhD students and undergraduate students, and in general perform teaching activities to about 20% of your time. You are expected to be able to attract external funding from national and international sources in support of your research activities.
Qualifications
Candidates must
•hold a PhD degree or equivalent as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as Researcher or Postdoc.
In addition, applicants with experience in the following areas are in particular welcome to apply:
•Experience with experimental demonstration of ultra-fast functionalities at 640 Gbit/s, such as: Optical switching, Wavelength conversion, Data transmission and Optical sampling techniques
•Practical experience with implementation of all-optical switches based on: Functional fibres / highly non-linear fibres (HNLF) and Silicon waveguides (Si)
•Experimental experience with pulse shaping techniques: Pulse compression, Flat-top pulse generation using e.g. the optical Fourier transformation technique
•Experimental experience with various modulation formats in connection with ultra-high-bandwidth data transmission.
•Experience/interest in ultra-fast optical functionalities for 1 Tbit/s Ethernet
•Experience/interest in maintaining/upgrading state-of-the-art experimental facilities in ultra high-speed optical communications research
•International experience (e.g. obtained by stays at foreign well-renowned research institutions).
•Furthermore, applicants with a proven success in attracting external funding, proven track record of supervision of phd students and/or applicants with qualification in leading research projects are preferred.
•Candidates should already have obtained a well-documented research output in internationally recognized conferences and journals within the field of optical communications. Employment implies original research at high international level within the above mentioned research themes.
•It is considered important that the candidate has a collaborative nature and a positive approach to challenges.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:
•scientific production and research potential at international level
•innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas
•the ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities
•the ability to promote and utilize research results
•an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
•the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation.
We offer
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The position is available from March 1, 2016, and is a permanent position.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Department, Director Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen, email: luaa@fotonik.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 3816 and from Head of the High-Speed Optical Communications Group, Professor Leif Katsuo Oxenløwe, email: lkox@fotonik.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 3784.
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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than January 4, 2016. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
•List of publications indicating scientific highlights
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Fotonik has 220 employees with competences in optics and is one of the largest centers in the world based solely on research in photonics. Research is performed within optical sensors, lasers, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, nano-optics and quantum photonics.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
