Two PhD scholarships and one Postdoc position in DTU Fotonik Denmark

August 11, 2008

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Two PhD scholarships and one Postdoc position in Ultra-high-speed optical communications
Non-linear optical switching for extremely high data rate communications (NOSFERATU)
Apply before: 15.09.2008 at 12:00 (noon)

Two PhD scholarships and one Postdoc position are available at DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark from October 1, 2008. All assignments are for three years.

As part of a new national research project, Non-linear optical switching for extremely high data rate communications (NOSFERATU), two PhD positions and one Postdoc position at DTU Fotonik, will be available. NOSFERATU is funded by the Danish research council for technology and production sciences, and aims to develop the world’s first optical communication system capable of handling 1 terabit per second serial data transmission. To accomplish this, the project will deal with fundamental aspects of optical pulse shaping including pulse compression, the development of ultra-fast optical switches based on various technological platforms such as non-linear fibres, highly non-linear glass-waveguides and Lithium Niobate devices, as well as develop network solutions and functionalities as a platform for a 1 Tbit/s optical Ethernet (1 TE).

The two PhD candidates will interact strongly with each other and the Postdoc researcher in the course of the project, but have separate topics to focus on. The PhD topics are:

1. Pulse shaping: Pulse compression for 1 Tbit/s, shaping of pulses by optical methods (Optical Fourier Transform technique and Optical Differentiation technique) and develop a general theoretical description frame. Exotic pulse shapes for various optical functionalities (phase marking and novel switches).
2. 1 Tbit/s optical Ethernet: Investigate optical time division multiplexing (OTDM) networking issues for optical Ethernet solutions leading to 1 TE, starting from 100 GE or from standard 10 GE equipment. Develop a multiplexing structure with synchronisation of incoming Ethernet packets to a MUX clock.

The Postdoc researcher will be working on monitoring techniques for 1 TE and switching at such high speeds, as well as be co-supervisor for the PhD students, and be partly responsible for the identification of key functionalities and switches.

PhD scholarships
The candidates for the PhD projects should have backgrounds in optical communication systems/networks and/or physics. PhD candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the successful candidates will be enrolled as PhD students at the Technical University of Denmark. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained from the PhD programme office at tel: +45 4525 1176 or +45 4525 1177 or from the homepage of DTU: www.dtu.dk.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. At the moment, the annual salary of a PhD student is approximately 277,000 DKK (36,900 EUR)+ pension.

Postdoc position
The candidate for the Postdoc position should have a background in optical communications with experience in optical signal processing, and be well acquainted with non-linear optics. The candidate should hold a PhD degree and have a significant publication list in international peer reviewed journals and/or conferences.

The salary and appointment terms for postdocs are negotiated in accordance with the current collective agreement for Danish University faculty members. At the moment, the annual salary of a postdoctoral candidate is approximately 360,000 DKK (48,000 EUR) + pension.

Applicable for all positions
For further information please contact Dr. Leif K. Oxenløwe, tel. +45 4525 3784, e-mail lkox@fotonik.dtu.dk.

Please send your application (indicating PhD or Postdoc position) as a single pdf file, including CV, list of publications, certificates of exams and grades, as well as a the names and contact information of 2-3 reference persons to:

Director Anders Bjarklev
Department of Photonics Engineering
Ørsteds Plads, Building 343
Technical University of Denmark
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Email: highspeedapplications@fotonik.dtu.dk

Deadline for application: September 15th 2008 at 12.00 noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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