Postdoctoral Positions in Applications of Microcombs in Photonics and Precision Metrology Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden

Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden is recruiting two postdoctoral positions in applications of microcombs within the ERC Advanced Grant project ProSync at the Integrated Ultrafast Photonics Laboratory / Photonics Laboratory. The project sits at the intersection of integrated photonics, high-speed electronics, optical communications, precision metrology, and optical clocks.

One postdoc will focus on microcombs for high-speed optical communications, developing microcomb-based multiwavelength sources, silicon-photonic transmitter/receiver integration, coherent wavelength-division multiplexing, optoelectronic synchronization, and high-speed transceiver experiments.

The second postdoc will focus on microcombs for optical clocks and precision metrology, developing octave-spanning self-referenced microcombs, optical-frequency division, comb stabilization, phase and timing noise characterization, and metrological experiments linking ultrastable optical references to microwave frequencies.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Strong experimental research experience is required in either coherent optical communications / high-speed transceivers / DSP or precision metrology / ultrafast optics / optical frequency combs / optical clocks. The post also asks for a strong publication record, independent experimental ability, excellent English communication, and collaborative skills in an international interdisciplinary environment.

Desirable experience includes scientific programming and automation (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW), numerical modelling, supervision or teaching, integrated photonic device characterization, coherent optical transmission, silicon-photonic design tools, FPGA-based transceiver platforms, optical-comb stabilization, self-referencing, ultrastable lasers, low-noise microwave generation, and feedback control.

The position is a temporary full-time postdoctoral employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. It requires physical presence throughout the employment. Chalmers offers employee benefits, a dynamic research environment in Gothenburg, and support such as Swedish courses for international staff.

Deadline: 30 November 2026. How to apply: submit the application in English as PDF files via the online application form. Include a CV with publications and teaching experience, plus a personal letter explaining which project you are applying for and your research background and goals. Email applications will not be considered.