PICs@ICFO Strategic Initiative: Postdoctoral Researcher in Integrated Photonics using Nanostructured Materials

As part of the

PICs@ICFO Strategic Initiative , ICFO coordinates

PIXEurope, a flagship Pilot Line funded under the

European Chips JU program focused on Advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) through which ICFO is advancing frontier technologies, including optical interposers for Co-packaged optics for next-generation optoelectronic and photonic devices. Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a strong background in optical materials and integrated photonics to join our team, under the PIXEurope Pilot Line. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for a wide range of applications, including optical switching and processing. Key Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and optimize integrated photonic circuits using micro-nano-structured materials for optical processing, routing, switching, and modulation functionalities. Develop and experimentally validate photonic architectures based on phase control, amplitude modulation, optical switching, and quantum light shaping.



Design and characterize electro-optic and thermo-optic control schemes for programmable photonic integrated circuits.

Perform experimental testing and characterization of integrated photonic devices and systems, including automated measurement and control setups. Contribute to the development of novel photonic solutions for applications in quantum technologies, optical communications, and information processing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the dissemination of research results through scientific publications, reports, and presentations.

Help coordinate demonstrator activities, particularly focusing on those related to optical switching and processing. This position will report to the

Prof. Dr. Valerio Pruneri, Director of the European Chips JU Pilot Line PIXEurope. This contract has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe under the Grant Agreement # 101213727, Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) and the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, and is supported by funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).

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🏢 Institute Of Photonic Sciences
📍 Madrid