PhD in Bio-based Optoelectronic Communication Systems at UCLouvain Université catholique de Louvain in

UCLouvain / ICTEAM is advertising a PhD position in bio-based optoelectronic communication systems in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The project asks whether it is possible to build the world’s first fully bio-based optical communication chain, combining organic optoelectronics, sustainable and circular electronics, wireless and optical communications, energy efficiency assessment, and life cycle assessment.

This doctoral opportunity sits at the intersection of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Environmental Science. The post highlights work within a European research ecosystem and contributions to innovation initiatives aimed at decarbonizing digital technologies and enabling circular electronics.

Eligible applicants should have a background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and should be motivated by sustainability-oriented research and advanced communication technologies.

The position is based at Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium, with an expected start date of September 2026. The post does not specify funding details or a formal deadline in the text provided. Interested candidates should use the application link for full instructions and may contact Prof. Jean-Pierre Raskin for more information.