PhD Researcher in Nanofabrication and Material Science

Job summary

This PhD scholarship focuses on the fabrication of high-quality barium titanate (BTO) based low-loss waveguides and modulators, integrating nanofabrication, material science, and device technology to advance photonic quantum computing applications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in material science, semiconductor process engineering, or photonic integrated circuit fabrication is required.
• Must have experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and tools, particularly in clean room environments.
• Experience in developing dry or wet etch processes for microchip fabrication is essential.
• Preferred experience in packaging and assembly process sequences and process integration.
• General understanding of photonic waveguides and optical modulation is optional.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the processing of BTO films to create ultra-low loss integrated optical devices.
• Collaborate closely with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Project for material stacks and design guidance.

Skills

• Strong background in semiconductor fabrication and clean room protocols.
• Ability to develop and implement etching processes for microchip fabrication.

Education

• A two-year master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication tools and clean room equipment is necessary.