The education of PhD Students is central to all activities at DTU Photonics. At all times some 50 PhD students are in the process of completing projects and continuing their education. The program takes 3 years which means that annually about 15 projects are completed at DTU Photonics, including a public presentation and defence.
State-of-the-art research work
PhD projects at DTU Photonics are completely integrated into the Competence Areas. Related activities are thus always in progress. This ensures optimal progress in a project. PhD students have access to well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories, and since projects are often carried out in larger research collaborations, it is relatively easy to get more resources for acquiring new equipment etc.
The Student-Supervisor Relationship
The dominating part of the PhD programme is a research project carried out by the student under guidance by a supervisor, thus it is of prime importance that an agreement is reached with a possible supervisor before a PhD programme can start. First contact can be established through contacting the staff listed in the research Areas as outlined below.
PhD Life at DTU Photonics
DTU Photonics has a global network of contacts to other research organizations and companies within our field. Usually a PhD student visits companies, conferences and partners all over the world during their years at DTU Photonics. PhD students have every opportunity to take part in these collaborations and benefit from shorter or longer research trips abroad. DTU Photonics has employees and guests from all over the world and we see this as a major advantage as this clearly gives an open and friendly atmosphere and working environment especially to new employees, also, as a consequence, English is used as the preferred language at all meetings etc.
Who can be a PhD student?
National and international candidates may apply to take part in the programme. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who have obtained a Master’s degree in a relevant field with high grades and a strong interest in and commitment to research. Each candidate will be evaluated by a Program Committee and a personal interview will be conducted by the Director of DTU Photonics together with the PhD committee Chairman.
Research Areas
Vacant PhD positions
If you are interested in becoming a PhD Student at DTU Photonics, there are several ways to do so. You can apply for a DTU Stipend, an industrial PhD Program or be associated with a major research programme. You can find the currently available positions under Jobs.
However, DTU Photonics is always interested in receiving applications from outstanding candidates, even if no vacancies are listed, because DTU Photonics is involved in so many activities, that it is often possible to create a position
Further information
Please note, that contact and acceptance between supervisor and candidate is a firm prerequisite before an application can be made, so contact a possible supervisor as the first move.
Details related to the study such as rules, requires documents, specific content can be found here.
If you require more information, you are welcome to contact:
Peter E. Andersen,
Online application
To get started, the first step could be to fill in the online application form in the menu to the left. The form will be received by key personnel at DTU Photonics and you will be contacted if a suitable position is available. It is strongly recommended to attach a CV with all relevant information and a grade transcript.