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 - [email protected]

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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