The Centre for Artificial-Intelligence Nanophotonics, led by Professor and Academician Min Gu, is enrolling international PhD students.

        Professor Min Gu, Foreign Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, as well as the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, has joined USST as a Full-timer since May, 2019. Professor Gu has been recognized as the international authority and pioneer of the three-dimensional (3D) optical imaging theory. He has published more than 500 papers in internationally recognized authoritative journals (including Nature, Science, Nature Photonics and Nature Communications).

        Professor Gu’s team has been committed to building a world-class Centre for Artificial-Intelligence Nanophotonics, with the goal of developing advanced photonics technologies to achieve a smarter, greener and safer future.

        The open PhD positions will involve working with a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, material scientists and industry partners. The expertise includes optical chips, all-optical deep learning, artificial Intelligence materials, supercapacitors and thin film solar cells. The stipend will be competitive at an international level (above $20K USD/yr, 3 years). We provide a stimulating and highly collaborative research environment that is embedded in a network of local, national and international collaborations.

Qualifications:

1、Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: physics, material science, or similar fields.

2、Experience using laser systems or basic skills in chemistry lab

3、H**ing a strong background in one of the following disciplines: optical chips, all-optical deep learning, artificial Intelligence materials, supercapacitors and thin film solar cells

4、H**ing an excellent academic track record

5、Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse multidisciplinary and multicultural team 

6、Excellent skills in spoken and written English (IELTS 6+, TOEFL 80+ or MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION in English)

To apply:

        Please submit an e-mail application that includes a cover letter, a CV with a full list of publications, transcripts of degrees and 2 references to Prof. Min Gu at gumin@usst.edu.cn. If you h**e questions about the positions or the application process, please contact Dr. Xi Chen at xichen@usst.edu.cn.