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*NEW* Open Position at the SUNLAB
Modeling and characterization of quantum dot and quantum dash lasers
The SUNLAB at the University of Ottawa is announcing one position for a new postdoctoral fellow or PhD student.
The SUNLAB
The SUNLAB researches topics in pervasive renewable power and carbon-neutral telecommunications. Housed at the Nexus for Quantum Technologies Institute at the University of Ottawa, it brings together physicists, engineers, and materials scientists in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Research Project
The project is concerned with modeling the behaviour of mode-locking quantum dot and quantum dash lasers using commercial optoelectronic simulation software. Mode-locked lasers represent a promising platform for the future of optical fiber links, offering both higher data rates per fiber and lower energy consumptions than conventional designs. The project goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics within these devices. This knowledge can then be used to improve the temperature stability of their performance and increase the gain bandwidth to allow even higher data rates per device.
Working within the group, your task will be to extend a pre-existing model by integrating an external quantum dash sub-model and using finite difference time domain (FDTD) modeling to capture the dynamics of mode-locking.
This position also has an experimental side, as there are fabricated devices that can be characterized to validate simulated predictions. This may involve a wide array of material and device characterization methods, such as TEM, auto-correlation measurements, mode-shape analysis, and electro- and photoluminescence spectroscopy.
A strong background in solid state physics and some basic familiarity with numerical modeling and programming as well as optical characterization methods would be an asset. This project is in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada's Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre.
Eligibility
To be considered for this position, the candidate must be eligible for a postdoctoral fellowship or admission to the program of PhD in electrical engineering or physics at the University of Ottawa.
How to Apply
Send your CV and unofficial university transcripts to sunlabadmin@uottawa.ca and khinzer@uottawa.ca. In the subject line, indicate “New Position at the SUNLAB: Modeling and characterization of quantum dot and quantum dash lasers”. Only candidates retained for an interview will be contacted.
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