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PhD Scholarship in Silicon Optomechanics and Light-Matter Interaction at the Deep Nanoscale Technical University of Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate position under the Horizon Europe Doctoral Network QUEST. The appointment follows Danish collective agreement terms and MSCA funding rules, including mobility allowance and family allowance where applicable. Minimum salary is DKK 30264.08 base salary plus DKK 1580.90 PhD supplement, with pension paid by DTU. Duration is 3 years.
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Technical University of Denmark
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DTU Electro is advertising a fully funded PhD scholarship in Silicon Optomechanics and Light-Matter Interaction at the Deep Nanoscale within the QUEST Doctoral Network (Quantum Electrodynamics with Silicon Nanotechnology).
The project sits at the intersection of physics, electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and computer science. The successful candidate will join the Photonic Nanotechnology group at Technical University of Denmark (DTU Electro) and work on theoretical modelling of dissipative nanomechanical resonators, silicon nano-optomechanics, and their interaction with optical and phononic environments. The role includes numerical multiphysics simulations, design-oriented modelling, and interpretation of experiments in close collaboration with nanofabrication and optical-experiment colleagues.
The doctoral network brings together European universities, research institutes, and companies, and includes training schools, workshops, and regular meetings with other doctoral candidates. The PhD project is based at DTU Electro in Denmark, with secondments of at least three months at the University of Barcelona and the Max Planck Institute in Göttingen.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent; strong backgrounds in photonics, quantum optics, laser physics, and numerical techniques are preferred. The post specifically seeks candidates with excellent academic records, strong motivation, and a top GPA. MSCA mobility rules apply: applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment.
Funding: the position is fully funded under Marie Skłodowska-Curie rules, with mobility and family allowances where applicable. The salary is stated as DKK 30264.08 base salary plus DKK 1580.90 PhD supplement, and pension is added by DTU. The appointment lasts 3 years.
How to apply: submit the online application through the DTU portal before 2026-11-01. Upload one PDF in English containing a cover letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale description. Contact Senior Researcher Philip Trøst Kristensen at [email protected] for further information.
Funding details
Fully funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate position under the Horizon Europe Doctoral Network QUEST. The appointment follows Danish collective agreement terms and MSCA funding rules, including mobility allowance and family allowance where applicable. Minimum salary is DKK 30264.08 base salary plus DKK 1580.90 PhD supplement, with pension paid by DTU. Duration is 3 years.
What's required
Applicants must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or an equivalent degree at master's level. A strong background in photonics, quantum optics, laser physics, and numerical techniques is preferred. The post seeks an engineer or physicist with an excellent academic record, ideally with scientific achievements and a strong Master thesis in theoretical photonics, nanomechanics, numerical modelling, or quantum optics. Candidates must have excellent written and spoken English, be highly motivated, self-driven, academically curious, responsible, and able to work well with others. Due to MSCA mobility rules, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment. Only candidates with a top GPA are likely to be interviewed.
How to apply
Apply online via the DTU job portal using the 'Apply now' link. Submit one PDF in English containing a motivation letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale description. Applications must be submitted before the deadline.
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