For more information, please, email me at: gherranz@icmab.cat
DOC-FAM is a DOCtoral training programme in Functional Advanced Materials coordinated through the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB) in collaboration with several partner research Institutions from the area. We are looking for an excellent candidate to join the Multifunctional Thin Films and Complex Oxides (MULFOX) laboratory to work on a research project aimed at dynamic modulation of plasmons in multifunctional nanophotonic circuits.
Project description: Plasmonics in Multifunctional Nanophotonic Circuits
When light interacts with metals at the nanoscale, free electrons –which resonate collectively at their natural frequency– reemit electromagnetic waves in the form of plasmons. These are evanescent waves, which have the property of squeezing and boosting the energy density into subwavelength regions. Because of these properties, plasmons are used in nanophotonic applications, e.g., biochemical sensing. The present project aims at exploiting plasmons as data carriers along nanoscale circuits, moving into novel unexplored areas. The underlying premise is that plasmon modulation should enable more efficient data routing through optical interconnects in multicore chips. Different strategies will be explored: (i) First, by exploiting plasmon propagation through metal/ferroelectric interfaces, to change the optical properties by electric fields. Secondly, by incorporating magnetism in two ways, viz.: the propagation of plasmons along magnetic metal/ferroelectric interfaces and (ii.2) by exploiting spin-polarized currents generated by spin-pumping in the radiofrequency range (GHz).
The fellow will be supervised by Dr. Gervasi Herranz, research leader in functional oxide interfaces and photonics. Dr. Herranz aims his scientific activity at the research on new materials for electronics and photonics. He/she will access our advanced optical laboratory, which includes optical spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging tools. The fellow will be acquainted with state-of-the art techniques that allow real-space mapping of optical responses with diffraction limitation.
For any more detailed information, please, email me at: gherranz@icmab.cat
Candidate profile
For this research project, the successful candidate must have a degree in Physics, Nanoscience or Materials Science. He/she is expected to have a solid background in Solid State Physics, Optics and Electromagnetism. A high-proficiency in English is required.
Salary and benefits
The successful candidate will receive a scholarship for 3 years from the DOC-FAM program which includes a gross salary of 33,600€/year and generous funding for research, training and networking costs. He/she will benefit from and extensive and dedicated training programme including secondments in private companies, workshops, schools and training in non-research oriented skills.
(Regular job)
Salary: 33,600€/year
Application deadline: 30.11.2017
Additional information on the open position: For information on applying to this research project and on all projects in DOC-FAM program see https://projects.icmab.es/docfam/. The application period ends on 30.11.2017.
If you are interested but won’t graduate in time, note that there is a second call October-November 2018.
