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Michaël Lobet

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PhD in Numerical Photonics and Optical Vortex Generation with Twisted Bilayer Photonic Crystals University of Namur in Belgium

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PhD

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Computer Science

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MSCA doctoral network position funded for 36 months through Horizon Europe / SPARK, with an additional 12 months funded by the University of Namur to complete a 4-year thesis. Gross salary starts around 3000€/month, with possible mobility allowance around 700€/month and family allowance around 650€/month depending on family status. Includes secondments at INESC MN (6 months) and IMEC (3 months), plus training and conference participation.

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Nov 15, 2026

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About this position

Université de Namur is advertising a PhD position in numerical photonics within the MSCA doctoral network SPARK. The project is titled “Optical Vortex Generation Using Twisted Bilayer Photonic Crystals” and focuses on photonics, optics, electromagnetism, numerical simulation, scientific computing/HPC, nanofabrication, and structured light.

The successful candidate will join the Lobet research team at the University of Namur (Science Faculty / Physics Department, NISM institute). The work combines theoretical modelling and numerical calculations with experimental fabrication and characterization in the emerging area of moiré optics. The project aims to design twisted photonic crystals that generate robust optical vortices carrying orbital angular momentum.

Training and secondments are a major part of the position: 3 months at IMEC for nanofabrication exposure and 6 months at INESC MN for structured-light characterization using off-axis digital holography. The candidate will also benefit from collaboration across the SPARK consortium and access to HPC resources (CECI, regional Tier-1, EuroHPC).

Funding: the position is funded through Horizon Europe / MSCA for 36 months, with an additional 12 months funded by UNamur to complete the thesis. Gross salary starts around 3000€/month, with possible mobility and family allowances depending on eligibility.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in physics, astrophysics, applied physics, optics, electrical engineering, material engineering, computer science, mathematics, technology, or a closely related field; no doctoral degree at recruitment; and compliance with the MSCA mobility rule (not more than 12 months in Belgium during the 36 months before recruitment). Strong English is required; French at basic level is listed.

How to apply: prepare a CV, master course list with ECTS and grades, motivation letter, up to 3 referees, and any other relevant documents. Email the complete application to [email protected] before 2026-11-15.

Funding details

MSCA doctoral network position funded for 36 months through Horizon Europe / SPARK, with an additional 12 months funded by the University of Namur to complete a 4-year thesis. Gross salary starts around 3000€/month, with possible mobility allowance around 700€/month and family allowance around 650€/month depending on family status. Includes secondments at INESC MN (6 months) and IMEC (3 months), plus training and conference participation.

What's required

Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, astrophysics, applied physics, optics, electrical engineering, material engineering, computer science, mathematics, technology, or a closely related subject. Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree. Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before recruitment. Strong English skills are required; French at basic level is listed. Experience in photonics, numerical methods, scientific computing/HPC, nanofabrication, or optical characterization is an asset but not mandatory. Teamwork, autonomy, and transparency are expected.

How to apply

Prepare a CV with publications and teaching experience, a list of master courses with ECTS and grades, a motivation letter, up to 3 referees, and any other relevant information. Send the complete application by email to [email protected] before 15/11/2026.

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Belgium

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Electromagnetism

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High Performance Computing

Prof. at University of Namur

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Belgium

Research Interests

Electromagnetism

Materials Science

Angular Momentum

High Performance Computing

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Prof. at University of Namur

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Belgium

Research Interests

Electromagnetism

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Materials Science

High Performance Computing

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Belgium

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Materials Chemistry

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Belgium

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Condensed Matter Physics

Electromagnetic

Photonic

Optical Physics

Metamaterial

Prof. at University of Namur

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Belgium

Research Interests

Electromagnetism

Computational Science

Electrical Engineering

Angular Momentum

High Performance Computing