MSCA Doctoral Researcher (Control and Optimization of Structure Light Generation in Optical Fibers) / Väitöskirjatutkija (Rakenteistetun valon tuoton ohjaus ja optimointi optisissa kuiduissa)

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HiPOVor is an international collaborative effort aiming to overcome the challenges involved in creating light beams that carry optical angular momentum with both very high peak power and very high average power. A group of young researchers will explore the entire development chain of these beams, including the devices used to generate them, the study of their physical properties, their amplification, their behavior during propagation, and their practical uses. The project will train fifteen doctoral candidates to become the first specialists able to produce powerful light beams that carry optical angular momentum and to advance their use in both academic and industrial settings. The work is supported by an interdisciplinary consortium of eight leading universities and nine partners from industry. The academic partners are Tampere University in Finland, the University of Stuttgart in Germany, the University of Warsaw in Poland, the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, the University of Bucharest in Romania, Universite libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, Universite Paris Saclay in France and the CNRS centre known as Femto ST in France. The project partners from industry together with the academic institutions will support research that is expected to strengthen European scientific excellence, enable new optical technologies, improve methods for producing structures at the scale of nanometres and contribute to more sustainable and energy efficient solutions.  

Job Description

Project title: High power broadband fiber-based structured light with machine learning tuneable spatio-temporal characteristics  

Project tasks and objectives:  The project proposes a new systematic approach for the versatile generation of coherent broadband structured light with machine-learning-reconfigurable modal, spectral and temporal properties at practical output powers, based on nonlinear dynamics in multimode optical fibers. It will combine controlled spatio-spectral nonlinear interactions, advanced modal decomposition, and data-driven optimization to enable programmable beam shaping directly at the source. The objective is to move from empirical beam self-organization toward deterministic, tunable generation of complex structured fields in compact fiber platforms. 

Expected results: The project will deliver a new toolbox for the generation of structured light, based on all-fiber sources. The platform will enable dynamic control of beam structure and spectrum with high stability and suitable for real-world deployment. The novel sources are expected to open new opportunities across multiple sectors, including medical diagnostics, environmental sensing and monitoring, advanced material processing, and quality control in the food industry. 

Planned secondment(s) : University of Warsaw (Poland), University of Stuttgart (Germany)

The Doctoral candidate will also be involved in dissemination through social media promotion of the network, such as project website, LinkedIn groups, YouTube video channels, and blogging.   

Place of employment: Tampere University, Finland

Supervisory team: Associate Professor Regina Gumenyuk, Professor Goëry Genty  

Expected starting date: September 1st, 2026. Negotiable.   

Duration of the work contract:  36 months  

Trial period: 6 months  

Target degree: PhD degree from Tampere University, Finland 

Approximate gross salary: The gross salary for the work contract in Finland is 3,950 euros/month (living allowance and mobility allowance).  If the fellow is eligible for family allowance, the salary for the work contract is approx. 4,450 euros/month. The salary will be defined in accordance with MSCA funding rules. The MSCA Fellow pays the Finnish progressive tax and employee unemployment insurance fee from the taxable monthly gross salary.  

Requirements  

We are looking for a talented, creative and highly motivated researcher.  A solid background in laser physics is considered a strong asset. Recruited researcher can be of any nationality. Doctoral Candidate must be eligible to be enrolled into Doctoral Program at Tampere University and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. The candidate must also comply with the respective employers' requirements in Finland. 

MSCA Mobility Rule: at the time of recruitment by the host organization the researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of his/her employer (Tampere University, Finland) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.  

The applicant must be in possession of Master of Science (MSc) diploma .

English language requirements: Proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory. In certain cases, we may ask for a language certificate.  

We offer    

Please read more about working at Tampere University here.  

Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. It is also ranked as one of the top countries as far as social progress is concerned. Tampere is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment. Tampere’s region is one of the most rapidly growing urban areas in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society.  

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How to apply  

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 31st of March 2026 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC +2).  

The applicant must submit the following documents through LAURA portal, only a clear copy of the documents will be considered.  

• Certified copies of the bachelor's and master's degree certificates with the Diploma Supplement (DS) as approved by the EU Commission for degrees completed in European universities (when applicable) Official translations into English (if the original documents are in a language other than English)  
• Curriculum Vitae/CV (preferably in Europass format)   
• List of publications (if any) your contributions in the publication  
• References: Contact details of 2 or more referees included in the CV  
• Motivation letter: maximum 1 page where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications; you may include also your previous research fields and main research results. Please emphasize your future goals career-wise  

Please note that we will begin conducting interviews during the application period, so early applications are encouraged. This allows us to get to know candidates as soon as possible and keep the process moving efficiently. Please apply at your earliest convenience!  

For more information, please contact:  

Prof. Goëry Genty [email protected] 

Associate Prof. Regina Gumenyuk [email protected]