University of Campinas Postdoctoral Fellowship in Photonic Crystal Fibers Fabrication

Submission:

Send a one-page e-mail indicating the motivations to work in this area, attaching your curriculum vitae and letter(s) of recommendation, to barbosa@ifi.unicamp.br, before 30/June/2010

Duration:
2 years, renewable for one more year.

Fellowship amount:
Monthly allowance for subsistence of BR$ 5,028 (tax free) + annual grant of BR$ 9,050 for small expenses related to research.

Location:
Optics and Photonics Research Center at Unicamp, Physics Institute, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

Job Description:

A postdoctoral position, under the supervision of Prof. Luiz Carlos Barbosa, to work on Photonic Crystal Fibers made of silica and special glasses for future optical communication devices and systems. The selected candidate should conduct experiments and simulations, co-advise the students, engage in international collaborations, and interact strongly with other groups. He or she should explore efficiently our research facilities for specialty fiber fabrication (www.ifi.unicamp.br/foton).

Profile and Experience:

Requirements are: a PhD in physics or electrical engineering. Skills: objective writing, good communication and inter-personal relationships. Previous experience in optical communications or nonlinear optics is desirable, but exceptional and highly motivated candidates with no experience in these fields will be considered.

Language:
Fluency in at least one of the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian.