[Physics] PhD (Northwestern University, USA)

PhD studentship: Immediate Opening for Graduate StudentsAtNorthwestern University,
Field(s):condensed matter, electromagnetism, microscopy, nanotechnology, optics and optoelectronics
Application deadline dec 31 (Wed), 2008 Contact:Cheng SunE-mail:c-sun@northwestern.eduAddress: Mechanical Engineering Department 2145 Sherdian Rd, #L292 Northwestern University Evanston, IL 60208-3111Job description:The research group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for graduate students within the fields of nanophotonics and nanofabrication. Student with master degree in physics, Material Science and Engineering are preferred.

Nano-scale Fabrication

Positions are available to students with experience using several of the major top-down and/or bottom-up techniques for fabricating nano-structures (e.g. EBL, FIB, ALD and VLS in particular). Hands-on experience of working in a clean-room facility is preferred. In addition to natural experimental flair, candidates should also have an in-depth understanding of the chemistry and physics of micro and nano fabrication and synthesis.

Nano-optics, Plasmonics and Metamaterials.

Students with with experience in surface plasmon, NSOM, FTIR, non-linear optics and optical instrumentation are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in nano-optics and metamaterials is preferred. Solid training in optics and solid state physics would be beneficial, as candidates will be expected to work closely with theorists.