[Netherlands] PhD position: Nanomanipulation of plasmon antenna light sources
PhD position: Nanomanipulation of plasmon antenna light sources
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In the group Resonant Nanophotonics we are looking for a PhD student to realize nanoscale control over plasmon antenna enhanced light sources using scanning probe microscopy. Plasmon antennas of nanoscale metal particle arrays can enhance the directionality, efficiency, and rate of spontaneous emission of (single) emitters, which is of key interest for quantum optics, quantum cryptography and improved light sources. Control over these emission properties requires optimized subwavelength antenna design, successful fabrication using nanoscale lithography, and optimum nanoscale placement of the emitters relative to the plasmon antennas. The goal of this research is to manipulate the emitter-antenna coupling by attaching the emitter to a very fine tip, and controllably positioning the emitter relative to coupled plasmonic or metamaterial antenna structures with nanometer resolution.
The position is intended as full-time (38 hrs / week, 12 months / year) appointment in the service of Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) for the duration of four years. After successful completion of the PhD research a PhD degree will be granted at a Dutch University. Several courses are offered, specially developed for PhD-students. AMOLF assists any new foreign employees with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs and furnishing expenses.
Requirements
- Required education/skills:University Graduate
- You meet the requirements for an MSc-degree.
- Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Femius Koenderink
Telephone number: 31 (0)20 608 12 34
E-mail address: f.koenderink@amolf.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through the following link:About the function Application
You can apply for this job before 20-12-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics
Personnel Department
Dr. Femius Koenderink
Postbus 41883
1009 DB AMSTERDAM
The Netherlands
E-mail: application@amolf.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT-77592.
