Cristina Benea-Chelmus

EPFL’s Hybrid Photonics Laboratory (HYLAB) is advertising 2 open PhD positions in integrated photonics under the supervision of Cristina Benea-Chelmus , Tenure Track Assistant Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. Position 1: Microcombs for atomic clocks — this project is part of a European consortium within the QuantERA funding network , with partners in the UK and Germany. The research sits at the intersection of physics , quantum technologies , metrology , and integrated photonics . Starting date: 1 October 2026 . Position 2: Integrated spintronic emitters — this project is part of a European consortium with collaborators in France. It is also centered on integrated photonics and related device research, with strong relevance to physics and materials science . Starting date: as soon as possible . HYLAB develops hybrid electronic-photonic chips for applied and fundamental sciences, including millimeterwave and terahertz interfaces, sensing, metrology, and time-domain ranging technologies. The lab’s research environment may be attractive to candidates interested in photonic devices, quantum and classical technologies, and advanced chip-based systems. No stipend amount, tuition coverage, or explicit eligibility details are stated in the post excerpt. Interested applicants should use the provided application links for the specific PhD opening and review the EPFL job pages for full requirements and instructions.