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Doctoral (Phd) position in micro-optics, with focus on coronagraphs for exoplanet research

Sweden💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-31 → 2026-07-30

Core

Design and manufacture micro-optical components (coronagraphs) for space and ground-based telescopes to enable direct observation of Earth-like exoplanets by extinguishing starlight via destructive interference.

Role type

PhD researcher in micro-optics and nanofabrication

Builds

Next-generation coronagraph instruments for astronomy

Domain

Astronomy / Optics / Nanotechnology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Nanofabrication in diamond and optical materials, Optical simulation and programming, Metrology and characterization (SEM, profilometry), Optical system design, Independent research project management

Preferred skills

Astronomy/astrophysics knowledge, Instrument design experience, Micro- and nanosystem integration, Optical characterization of materials

Technologies

Diamond micro- and nanostructuring, Cleanroom facilities, SEM, Optical bench setups

Responsibilities

Design and manufacture micro-optical components for coronagraphs, Perform nanofabrication in cleanroom environments, Characterize manufactured components using SEM and profilometry, Program optical simulations and optimization, Report scientific results in international journals

Seniority

PhD Candidate, independent researcher

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