Levitation and control of microscopic objects:

Levitation of microscale objects in high vacuum provides new opportunities for quantum science, sensing, non-equilibrium physics and materials science. This research field capitalizes on the achievements in optomechanics, atomic physics and control theory.

We have openings in the areas of 

1. Inertial force sensing with levitated particles
2. Cavity-mediated entanglement
3. Brillouin scattering in Levitated materials
4. Development of hybrid rf-optical traps

We are looking for curious and motivated PhD students to join our levitodynamics team. 

• Physics or engineering background
• Experience with experimental work in particular with lasers and measurement techniques

The successful candidate shares our passion for cutting edge research, brings in his/her motivation and creativity, can clearly communicate, enjoys working closely and respectfully within a team and has experience in laboratories and in data analysis.  Prior experience in optics/photonics, atomic physics or optomechanics is highly valued but not mandatory. 

We are a research group at ETH Zürich with extensive expertise in optomechanics, nanophotonics and integrated optoelectronics. During your PhD, you will get exposed to a multitude of technologies including measurement techniques, optics, lasers and vacuum technology.   

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• CV with named referenced
• Transcripts, publication list and/or list of achievements
• Motivation letter

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about The Photonics Lab can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Dr. Lukas Novotny (lnovotny@ethz.ch), please no applications via email.

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.