MSCA Doctoral Network SPARK PhD in Numerical Photonics

MSCA Doctoral Network SPARK PhD in Numerical Photonics

University of Namur Department of Physics, Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM)

About This Opportunity

The University of Namur is recruiting an MSCA Doctoral Network researcher in numerical photonics for the SPARK project.

The project develops theoretical and numerical approaches for broadband temporal metamaterial absorbers and time-varying photonic systems. Research combines electromagnetic modelling, numerical photonics, machine-learning optimisation and high-performance computing, with international secondments in the SPARK Doctoral Network.

MSCA Doctoral Network SPARK numerical photonics temporal metamaterials FDTD

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Start Date Jan 31, 2027

Duration 36 months MSCA funding plus 12 additional months from the University of Namur

Reference Code 101310184 - SPARK

Field Numerical Photonics and Temporal Metamaterials

Specialization Physics

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3000 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Fully Funded

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in physics, astrophysics, applied physics, optics, electrical engineering, materials engineering or a closely related field.

Experience

Experience in photonics, numerical electromagnetic methods, scientific computing, HPC, nanofabrication or optical characterisation is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Numerical photonics RCWA FDTD MEEP MPB Lumerical FDTD COMSOL High-performance computing Machine learning optimization

Languages

• English Not Specified required

Applicants must not hold a doctoral degree and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule, including not having resided or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 12 months during the 36 months before recruitment.