The candidate will realize an experimental setup for spatial intensity and phase modulation aimed to obtain focusing of light beams in ordered or disordered nanostructures [1]. The degree of focusing will be studied for different kinds of nanostructures (like photonic crystals[2] and photonic glass[3]) and for nonlinear systems. Job will include the developing of a genetic optimization algorithm, and time resolved measurements. Candidate will have the opportunity to exploit advanced devices (femtosecond lasers, spatial light modulators, correlated single photon counters). The present value of the fellowship is between 1200 and 1500 euro/month depending on the CV of the candidate.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 25th 2011
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PhD Position: Light Modulation for Focusing in Disordered and Nonlinear Systems, Spain
Finnish Government Scholarship 2011-2012, Finland
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarships can not be applied for post-Doctoral studies or research.
The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and the following countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
* intend to pursue post-Master’s level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies
* have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying
* have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also include a timetable
* have earned a Master’s-level degree before applying
* not have spent already more than one year at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland
* be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research
* be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February2011
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