PHD POSITION

Internship: Realizing multilevel switching metasurfaces for optical computing

Deadline: 16 Dec 2026 · 34 days left

Institution: AMOLF
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Field: Physics and astronomy
Type: research
Deadline: 16 Dec 2026 · 34 days left

About this position

Work Activities Metasurfaces offer exciting possibilities for optical computing, but their functionality is typically fixed after fabrication. In this project, we aim to overcome that limitation by integrating phase change materials into metasurface designs. These materials can be reversibly switched between crystalline and amorphous states by local laser heating, opening the door to programmable optical devices. Your challenge will be to push this concept beyond binary switching and realize multilevel states in practice. You will investigate questions such as: Which designs support controlled

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Applications close on 16 Dec 2026 (34 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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Official call: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/361992/internship-realizing-multilevel-switching-metasurfaces-for-optical-computing

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