Part-time Technical Assistants within programming, nanofabrication, and electronics - DTU Electro

We are looking for part-time technical assistants who will work together with researchers in the Photonic Nanotechnology group to develop the next generation of photonic circuits for quantum tech, sensing, and artificial intelligence.

The job
The job consists of development of scripts and software (mostly Matlab) for design of photonic chip-scale components, which includes taking both physical and nanofabrication constraints into account. The tasks may vary from implementing new components to work on the general framework for computer-generated chip design within nanophotonics, nanomechanics, and nanoelectronics. The daily work is to be carried out in close collaboration with staff, postdocs, and PhD students in the Photonic Nanotechnology group at DTU Electro.

• The programming job consists of development of scripts and software (mostly Matlab) for design of photonic chip-scale components, which includes taking both physical and nanofabrication constraints into account. The tasks may vary from implementing new components to work on the general framework for computer-generated chip design within nanophotonics, nanomechanics, and nanoelectronics. 
• The nanofabrication job consists of process development, quality control, and other tasks in the cleanroom related to high-resolution nanofabrication of silicon photonic devices.
• The electronics job consists of the design of printed circuit boards for controlling programmable photonic circuits, optical switches, quantum photonic devices, and more.

For all jobs, the daily work is to be carried out in close collaboration with staff, postdocs, and PhD students in the Photonic Nanotechnology group at DTU Electro.

Our expectations of you
We expect you to have a solid background and deep interest in mathematics and software, including Matlab, acquired through e.g. ongoing university studies in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for IT employees (Prosa) in the service of the state, or the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

Working hours are 12 hours per week. Starting date is according to mutual agreement.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 17 March 2025 (23:59 Danish time) .  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Søren Stobbe on +45 6065 6769.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Nanophotonics Section at DTU Electro
The Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering has nearly 300 employees of which around 200 research different aspects of photonics on photonics. Research is performed within nanophotonics, photonic nanotechnology, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, and bio-photonics. The Nanophotonics section combines expertise in the synthesis and handling of nanomaterials, the fabrication of nanoscale devices, and theoreticians employing a wide palette of analytical and numerical techniques to provide better understanding of and control over the fundamental properties of light-matter interactions and in this way realizing new nanophotonic devices for emerging information and quantum technology.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.