{"id":11479,"date":"2025-11-19T08:46:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T07:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11479"},"modified":"2025-11-19T08:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T07:46:11","slug":"phd-in-meta-optics-based-optomechanics","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/phd-in-meta-optics-based-optomechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Meta-optics Based Optomechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"

ETH Z\u00fcrich invites applications for a PhD position in Meta-optics Based Optomechanics, hosted in the Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory (NSL). This exciting research opportunity explores the interface of meta-optics, nanotechnology, and optomechanics, focusing on engineered metasurfaces to manipulate electromagnetic modes, optical forces, and mechanical responses. The position provides hands-on experience in nanofabrication, laser-based characterization, numerical simulations, and advanced photonics research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Job Title<\/span><\/td>\nPhD in Meta-optics Based Optomechanics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organization<\/span><\/td>\nETH Z\u00fcrich<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department \/ Lab<\/span><\/td>\nNanophotonic Systems Laboratory (NSL)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nZurich, Switzerland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country<\/span><\/td>\nSwitzerland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Field<\/span><\/td>\nNanotechnology, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanics, Meta-optics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Researcher Profile<\/span><\/td>\nPhD Candidate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract Type<\/span><\/td>\nPhD (Full-time)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/span><\/td>\nUnspecified<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Date<\/span><\/td>\nAs per agreement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/span><\/td>\nETH Z\u00fcrich doctoral salary (standard, competitive)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How to Apply<\/span><\/td>\nOnline via ETH application portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor’s\/Master\u2019s degree in Physics, Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required Experience<\/span><\/td>\nBasic laboratory experience, data analysis, interest in nanofabrication or photonics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Program<\/span><\/h3>\n

ETH Z\u00fcrich stands among the world\u2019s leading science and engineering universities. The Nanophotonic Systems Laboratory (NSL), led by Prof. Romain Quidant, is globally recognized for breakthroughs in optomechanics, nano-optics, plasmonics, and metasurface engineering. The lab brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary team working at the fundamental and applied frontiers of nanophotonics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Project Background<\/span><\/h3>\n

Meta-optics has redefined how we manipulate light\u2013matter interactions, unlocking capabilities across imaging, biosensing, laser engineering, nonlinear optics, and photonic computing. This PhD project extends these advances into the emerging field of optomechanics, enabling new ways to control mechanical motion using engineered optical fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

By designing metasurfaces with tailored electromagnetic modes, it is possible to modulate:<\/span><\/p>\n