Position Description
FORTH is seeking for one (1) PhD Candidate. The candidate will enroll in modelling and development of a source of pure, high-density, spin-polarized hydrogen atoms, which will then be transferred to DESY (in Hamburg) to be used as a spin-polarized target for the production of a high-energy spin-polarized electron beam, via laser ion acceleration
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the Physical Sciences
- Master's Degree in the Physical Sciences
- Excellent knowledge of the English language
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with Laser Spectroscopy
- Experience with programming
Application Procedure
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Completed application Form (Download link to the left)
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than July 21, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to Prof. Peter Rakitzis (ptr@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection
Appointment Duration
36Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team and contribute to research in metasurfaces using Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP). The successful candidate will work closely with senior researchers and collaborators to design, fabricate, and characterize novel metasurface structures with tailored optical properties. Key Responsibilities: Design and simulation of metasurface structures using computational tools Fabrication of metasurfaces using Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP) and other advanced nanofabrication techniques. Characterization of optical properties using microscopy, spectroscopy, and other relevant tools. Contribute to project planning, experimental design, and data analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Physics
- MSc in a Science Discipline
- Experience in 2PP
- Experience in metasurfaces
- Working knowledge of English
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Coordinator Dr Maria Farsari (mfarsari@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (Form Greek or Form English to the left)
- Brief CV
- Scanned copies of academic titles
Appointment Duration
12Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team, FORTH-IESL, Photonics for Heritage Science, and share activities and responsibilities in the context of the ECHOES project, GA 101157364. The position involves responsibility for -integration and testing of software tools and services of the Cultural Heritage Cloud (ECCCH) in the context of the ECHOES project. - managing scientific data in robust and scalable information systems that integrate data from multiple sources, including textual, image and spectral data. Familiarity with data management and automation tools is required to optimise data workflows. Data modelling with semantic representation is also required.
Related Project
ECHOES -Required Qualifications
- Degree in Physics or Computer Science or Computer Engineering with expertise in some of the following fields: Data Science, Data Processing, Web Services, Information Modeling and Semantic Representation of Knowledge
- Proven skills in Open Science and application of the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible,Interoperable, Reusable) in multi-disciplinary scientific fields.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, R, HTML/CSS, SQL, MATLAB.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous work in RTD projects. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Skills to deliver tutorials and documentation: Provide tutorials and documentation to users on system functionalities, data workflows, and best practices to ensure effective utilisation of information systems
- Previous experience with software tools evaluation: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, data analysts, and stakeholders, to understand requirements, gather feedback, and implement system enhancements
- Experience in the design and development of user interfaces
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than October 01, 2025, 23:59 local Greece time to the address (hr@iesl.forth.gr), with cc to the Scientific Responsible, Prof. Sotiropoulou Sophia (sophiaso@iesl.forth.gr).
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Application Form (please download file from the job announcement webpage https://www.iesl.forth.gr/en/jobs-bids/jobs/job-positions)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Scanned Copies of academic titles
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection
Appointment Duration
12Funding
The global chip shortage has exposed Europe’s vulnerability in microelectronics, threatening industries reliant on advanced semiconductors. Strengthening Europe’s technological resilience requires cutting-edge innovation and sustainable, scalable solutions to meet global demand. Addressing this challenge, the EU-funded APECS-PL project, part of the EU Chips Act, pioneers advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration for electronic components and systems. Coordinated by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and implemented by the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), it integrates novel testing, reliability methodologies and a system technology co-optimisation (STCO) framework. Positioned as a key player in Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, APECS-PL supports a pan-European pilot line vision, enabling industry transfer and fostering eco-design aligned with the EU Green Deal. The project also emphasises skills development for future growth.
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Technical Staff
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To: 01/07/2025 12:30
The guided transmission of optical waves is central to modern technologies in communication, information processing, and energy systems. Traditionally, light confinement in structures such as optical fibers has relied on total internal reflection. In periodic systems, additional mechanisms—such as photonic bandgaps—can also support guided transport. However, achieving robust light guiding in fully dielectric, transversely non-periodic, and passive media remains a significant challenge when total internal reflection is not applicable.
We present a new approach to optical confinement based on Lagrange points—stable equilibrium positions analogous to those that capture Trojan asteroids in the Sun-Jupiter system. This mechanism exploits optically induced Coriolis forces to create guiding channels even in defocusing or featureless refractive index landscapes. We further explore the extension of this principle to charged particle beams in vacuum, enabling the first waveguide for charged particles that supports ground-state transport. This platform offers new possibilities for applications in particle acceleration, quantum sensing, and quantum information.
The talk will conclude with a brief overview of other ongoing research directions in our group.
