Silicon photonics is a field that is maturing and attracting strong interest from industry and academia to realize miniaturized photonic systems for applications in datacommunication, telecommunication and sensing, as well as in other emerging fields. However, currently the lack of wafer-scale integrated laser source and optical amplifier hampers a take up of the technology in other markets. Several technologies are being developed in the Photonics Research Group to accommodate this such as flip-chip integration, die-to-wafer bonding and hetero-epitaxial growth. In recent years, in the Photonics Research Group, much emphasis is put on the use of a novel integration approach, micro-transfer-printing, to realize the integration of such III-V semiconductor laser sources. The approach combines the advantages of flip-chip integration (pre-processing and pre-testing of the devices) and die-to-wafer bonding (high throughput integration). Several successful proof-of-principle demonstrations have been made using this approach on a die level using in-house III-V semiconductor device fabrication, such that the time is right to further mature this approach and demonstrate the wafer-scale integration.
You will be working in the European project PhotonixFAB to further mature the micro-transfer-printing of III-V-on-silicon lasers and semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs). This includes the transfer of the III-V semiconductor device technology to an InP foundry, the demonstration of the micro-transfer-printing on a 200mm wafer-scale as well as the demonstration of state-of-the-art O-band and C-band SOAs and widely tunable lasers on this platform, addressing different applications.
What we do for you
We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
- You have a strong track record in the design, fabrication and characterization of III-V semiconductor devices and their micro-transfer printing on silicon photonic integrated circuits.
- You possess strong verbal and written English communication skills allowing you to effectively communicate with industrial and academic partners, also those that are not experts in photonics and photonic integrated circuits.
- Enthusiastic and “always improving” mentality.
- Self-motivated, innovative, results driven.
- Team-player, who could easily develop strong interaction with the cleanroom team.
- We appreciate your open mind and multi-disciplinary attitude.
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