Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Adaptive optics for ultrafast laser-matter interaction

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Adaptive optics for ultrafast laser-matter interaction

Mission

Within the faculty of engineering (STI), the Galatea Laboratory explores novel paradigms to tailor material properties locally using lasers. Our research involves three main clusters: understanding and exploring laser-matter interaction phenomena, investigating new manufacturing processes based on 3D direct-write laser methods, and finally, exploring novel concepts of multi-scale systems based on single monolith. The lab features state-of-the-art laser facilities and infrastructure for pioneer research.

The Galatea Lab is located in the vibrant Neuchâtel’s campus of EPFL, part of Microcity, a ecosystem with a focused on micro-technologies.

To strengthen our research program on laser-based methods to tailor material properties, we are looking for a post-doc to investigate advanced wavefront shaping methods based on adaptive optics applied to the context of nonlinear laser-matter interaction.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Define relevant research and experimental plans, sustained with theoretical considerations and knowledge of the relevant literature.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data.
• Report and disseminate the research outcome in journal publications and at international conferences.
• Interact and collaborate with other lab members as well as with industrial partners.
• Occasionally supervise undergraduate students (bachelor or master levels).
• Contribute to the laboratory operations through shared duties.

Profile

• You recently obtained a PhD in optics, applied physics or related fields with a strong knowledge of optics.
• You have experience in adaptive optics as well as hands-on experience with optical setups involving lasers.
• You have a keen interest in research in the field of nonlinear optics, ultrafast lasers and/or laser-matter interaction.
• You are independent, creative, solution-oriented, flexible and a team-player.

We offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge emerging research topics.
• Opportunity to work in an established multidisciplinary lab in ultrafast laser-matter interaction and advanced manufacturing processes, as well as optomechanical designs.
• Opportunity to access state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratory resources.
• Opportunity to collaborate with world-leading research groups through international collaborations.
• Opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary projects with strong links to industry and spin-offs.
• EPFL is an international and top-ranking university. It offers a young, stimulating, dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment, a broad range of scientific training and networking events and hosts a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
• EPFL is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates will be recruited solely based on merit.

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.

A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:

A CV with a publication list.
A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
Contact details for 3 referees.

For any further information, please contact: prof. Yves Bellouard - yves.bellouard@ epfl.ch

Keywords: Adaptive optics, beam shaping, nonlinear optics, laser-matter interaction, ultrafast lasers.

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible

Activity Rate :100.00

Contract Type:CDD

Duration: one year, renewable

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