Swiss PIC offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to join our team as a doctoral candidate. This position is part of the "Silicon Carbide Photonic Integrated Circuit (SiCPIC)," a prestigious European Doctoral Network project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), Grant Agreement No. 101227010.
The SiCPIC project aims to develop next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technologies by harnessing the unique optical properties of Silicon carbide (SiC). For instance, the project explores SiC-based optical frequency combs (OFCs) that exhibit low pumping threshold power, high energy efficiency, and broad wavelength coverage. The PhD candidate will join an international team of 15 doctoral students from a consortium comprising 13 leading academic and industrial players across Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, and Denmark, all dedicated to addressing the technological challenges that hinder chip-scale OFCs.
This PhD project focuses on the integration of individual OFC components into a functional module. Although the packaging and application of mid-infrared OFC light sources are yet to be demonstrated, the goal is to realize a compact mid-infrared source with extensive wavelength coverage that has the potential to revolutionize spectroscopy.
We are searching for candidates who are passionate about photonics and emerging technologies with a strong interest in integrated photonics. Ideal applicants should possess:
Joining Swiss PIC means becoming part of a dynamic, international team located on the campus of the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in the country. The environment features state-of-the-art facilities, advanced optical labs, and a collaborative atmosphere with leading experts in photonics, computing, materials science, and quantum technologies. You will also be integrated into a large, active community of PhD students at PSI that hosts numerous social events.
The position includes two secondments of three months at DTU (Denmark) and Neoplas (Germany). The candidate will also participate in meetings with other PhD students in the network and attend three dedicated training schools. Academic enrollment will be at the Politecnico of Torino; thus, attendance for courses and supervisor meetings in Torino will be expected during the employment period.
As part of the criteria for this MSCA program, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the start date of recruitment.
The scholarship for the PhD degree is contingent on academic approval. For detailed information about enrollment requirements and general planning of the PhD study program, please visit the Politecnico di Torino Doctoral School website.
Swiss PIC is committed to fostering diversity within the workplace. We provide an open, multicultural environment with excellent flexible working arrangements that enable all genders to achieve a balance between professional development and personal life. All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply. Recruitment will follow the European Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers, which all candidates are advised to review.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Location : Villigen
Country : Switzerland