PhD Position in Physics
The University of Iceland invites applications for PhD and Postdoctoral positions within the "Center of Excellence in Polaritonics" funded by Icelandic Research Fund.Applicants for the 3-year Ph.D positions should hold a masters degree in Physics or related disciplines from a recognized university.

Applicants for the Postdoctoral positions should hold a Ph.D degree in Physics or related disciplines from a recognized university. Positions are open for both theoretical and experimental work. Applicants for theoretical positions should be familiar with methods of modern quantum or/ and nonlinear optics and be able to carry out corresponding numerical calculations.

They will also be supposed to carry out long-term research visits to partner organisations abroad. Applicants for experimental positions should preferrably be familiar with micro/nanofabrication techniques of optical structures as well as common optical characterization techniques.

All applicants should possess an excellent knowledge of the English language and good communication skills to participate in collaborative work. The successful candidates will perform research on the following subjects:

1. Theoretical modelling of nonlinear processes in quantum microcavities
2. Theoretical study of the decoherence in microcavities
3. Modelling of optical properties of hybrid metal- dielectric structures
4. Fabrication of optical micro- and nanostructures using high power impulse magnetron sputtering, photolithography, e-beam lithography and related cleanroom techniques.
5. Characterization of optical structures using, e.g., spectrally resolved transmission and reflection measurements.

Interested candidates with relevant expertise should send a statement of interest together with their CV, publication list and name and adress of two possible referees to:

For theoretical positions:
Prof. Ivan Shelykh, shelykh@raunvis.hi.is

For experimental positions:
Prof. Kristjan Leosson, kleos@hi.is