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Work opportunities

The Photonic Devices group is recruiting!

We have different open positions on EU projects and industrial projects on various topics:

  • Programmable Photonic Circuits
  • Photonic computing
  • Wireless optics and microwave photonics
  • Photonics sensors and LIDAR
  • Photonic MEMS
  • Photonics for quantum systems
  • Silicon (oxy)carbide technology, waveguides, and passive/active devices conception and fabrication
  • Testing techniques and tools for volume and on-wafer level
  • Electronics and algorithms for circuit control
Available Positions
  • PhD: duration 3 years, Doctorate in Information Technology
  • Post doc: duration 1 to 3 years (or more)
  • Technologist (for clean room activities)

The requested profile depends on the specific position but should include:

  • A solid background in at least one of the following areas: photonics, telecommunications, electronics/RF, electromagnetism, physics, materials science, or engineering
  • Preferably, hands-on experience in a laboratory or clean-room environment
  • Good programming skills (Python and MATLAB preferred)
  • An open mindset, curiosity to learn new things, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Fluency in English

If you are interested or require more information, contact andrea.melloni@polimi.it and francesco.morichetti@polimi.it and send your CV.

Research opportunities for an Exchange Ph.D. student

If you are looking for an experience outside your university during your doctoral studies, you can join us and be an Exchange Ph.D. student. You will be able to perform experimental work in our equipped laboratories or, if you crave for technological processes, you can have access to PoliFab new clean room facility. Contact us!

Thesis Opportunities

PoliMi students looking for an exciting thesis experience can look at the dedicated web page. With us, you can also have the unique opportunity to conclude your studies with an experimental thesis in our laboratories.