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PhD in Micro-Optics for Coronagraphs in Exoplanet Research Uppsala University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Doctoral employment at Uppsala University for full-time PhD education over four years, with employment at 100% and pay according to the local collective agreement for PhD students. The doctoral project is part of the Swedish Space Research School, which includes courses, workshops, and conferences; the school is funded by the Swedish National Space Agency.
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Country
Sweden
University
Uppsala University
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PhD opening in micro-optics for coronagraphs and exoplanet research at Uppsala University, Sweden. The position is in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, within the Diamond Optics group. The project focuses on designing and manufacturing next-generation coronagraphs for space telescopes and large ground-based telescopes to enable direct observations of Earth-like exoplanets.
The research combines physics, materials science, astronomy/astrophysics, optics, micro- and nanofabrication, optical simulations, and instrument design. Typical work includes programming for optical simulations and optimization, nanofabrication in diamond and other optical materials, characterization with SEM and profilometry, and optical bench test setups.
The doctoral project is part of the Swedish Space Research School (SSRS), which offers coordinated doctoral education, courses, workshops, and conferences. The position is a full-time doctoral employment for four years, with salary according to the local collective agreement for PhD students.
Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in engineering physics, physics, materials science, micro- and nanosystem technology, or equivalent; general doctoral entry requirements; and good oral and written English. Helpful experience includes astronomy, optics, cleanroom fabrication, programming, metrology, microsystems integration, and optical characterization.
Application deadline: 14 August 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, certified degree and grades, thesis and supporting documents, and contact details for at least two referees through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.
Funding details
Doctoral employment at Uppsala University for full-time PhD education over four years, with employment at 100% and pay according to the local collective agreement for PhD students. The doctoral project is part of the Swedish Space Research School, which includes courses, workshops, and conferences; the school is funded by the Swedish National Space Agency.
What's required
Master’s degree in engineering physics, physics, materials science, micro- and nanosystem technology, or an equivalent related education. Applicants must meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, meaning a second-cycle degree or at least 240 higher-education credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits with an independent project of at least 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Good oral and written English skills are required. Preferred qualifications include documented knowledge or experience in astronomy/astrophysics, optics, instrument design, micro- and nanofabrication in a cleanroom, programming and simulation, metrology, integration of microsystems, and optical characterization of materials and systems. Strong personal qualities such as independent planning, goal orientation, teamwork, focus under pressure, communication, and academic writing are emphasized.
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