This project aims to steer light pulses in nanophotonic structures that rely on dipole-dipole coupling for their optical properties, effectively mimicking complex (bio-) molecules. Using techniques of coherent control, light waves within these photonic molecules will be 'taught' where to flow by exploiting interference and dispersion effects, effectively solving Maxwell's equations at the femtosecond and nanometer scale. These studies will help in understanding the optical properties of novel nanophotonic structures, the theoretical modelling of which is highly challenging, but crucial for future applications.

University Graduate
You have completed (or will shortly complete) your undergraduate education with a Master's degree or equivalent in physics or chemistry and the acquired diploma gives access to doctoral studies. The degree must entitle the holder to embark on doctoral studies, without having to acquire any further qualifications in the country in which the diploma is obtained.Basic experience with lasers, optics, and/or molecular dynamics would be helpful, but is not required.

Conditions of employment
The position is intended as full-time (38 hrs / week, 12 months / year) appointment for the duration of four years. Appointment will be in the service of Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) according to the existing EU hiring conditions, meaning that the fellow receives additional travel, mobility and career development allowances.
To find out if you are eligible for this MC-EST fellowship, use the following criteria:
- If you have already been registered in a PhD study program you can still apply for a fellowship, if the program has not yet been completed. Researchers who have already obtained a doctoral degree are not eligible for the early stage actions, independently of the time taken to acquire it;
- You are a national of any country. If you are a national of the country of the host institute you can apply only if you have resided in a Third country for at least four years of the five years immediately prior to the (intended) start date;
- You have not been resident in the country of the host institute for over 12 months in the 36 months prior to the (intended) start date of the fellowship in one of the countries;
- You have less than four years of research experience (early stage researcher);
- You are willing to move to the Netherlands for the duration of the project.
AMOLF assists any new foreign employees with housing and visa applications. After successful completion of the PhD research, a PhD degree will be granted at the University of Amsterdam.

- Teaching & Research (Scientific expertise: Natural Sciences)
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers (Scientific expertise: Natural Sciences)

Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter

The FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF) is one of the national research institutes of the Stichting FOM (the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter). The institute employs around 200 people, half of whom are research staff (faculty staff, postdocs, and PhD students). AMOLF provides a dynamic environment, where advanced research is performed in research groups comprising around 8 scientists on average. See also www.amolf.nl.

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: four years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Jennifer L. Herek
Telephone number: +31 (0)20 608 12 34
E-mail address:

 
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

You can apply for this job by sending your application to:

Please quote vacancy # 0512.1800.

Please send your:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page).
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with your motivation included your application will receive our full attention.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT-303.