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Job description
A research position is offered to a researcher (Ph.D. of postdoc level) from the field of photonics. The research will focus on developing a new architecture for interferometric detection of ultrasound on a silicon-photonics platform with the aim of outperforming conventional technology. The work is mostly experimental, but will involve some mathematical analysis and numerical simulations (COMSOL). Depending on the skills of the applicant, the focus will be either on the interferometric systems themselves, based on telecom technology and fiber optics, or on the fabrication of optical components in silicon. The optical sensors developed in this project will be used in ultrasound experiments in collaboration with other lab members and will serve as the heart of new imaging and sensing systems. Accordingly, we are looking for a team-player who can work in an interdisciplinary group.
The position is fully funded by the Israeli Science Foundation for 2-3 years. For candidates with the appropriate background, we will offer our support in writing an application for the prestigious Marie Curie fellowship. For more information, see http://lbis.net.technion.ac.il/
Desired skills and experience
The candidate should have research experience in the field of photonics, including published papers. The position may be fulfilled by a Ph.D. student with previous experience in optics, or ideally by a postdoc. Specific experience with interferometry, fiber optics, or fabrication is highly relevant. A degree in either electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or biomedical engineering is required. The candidate should have already taken several courses in optics and be very familiar with electro-optical components (various waveguides, modulators, polarization-dependent components, etc.) and possess a general understanding of wave phenomena. Some hands-on experience with optical equipment is required.
About the employer
The Technion is Israel's leading university in engineering. It was ranked no. 44 in the world for Engineering (http://www.shanghairanking.com/FieldENG2015.html) and 7th in the European Research Area. The Department for Electrical Engineering is the largest one at the Technion and is one of the driving forces of Israel's start-up economy with 70% of CEOs and VPs of high-tech industries in Israel as its graduates.
