Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nano Optics and Advanced Health Sensing

Baylor University • Waco, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nano-Optics and Advanced Health-Sensing (NOAHS) Lab at Baylor University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role will focus on the research of silicon photonic integrated circuits for optical communication and computing. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to collaborate with academia and industry on the development of ultra-low voltage, high bandwidth silicon microring modulators driven by transparent conductive oxides. Additionally, the candidate will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in exploring new research areas in optical sensing using nanophotonic materials and devices. This position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. The NOAHS Lab is led by Prof. Alan Wang, who is the Mearse Endowed Chair Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prof. Wang has a strong research funding history and extensive publication record, and is a fellow member of SPIE and Optica, and a senior member of IEEE.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong background in optics/photonics and solid-state physics
• Research experience with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, cleanroom fabrication, and optical device characterization

Responsibilities

• Design of high-speed optical modulators that will be fabricated by 300 mm SOI wafer process or other commercial photonic integrated circuit shuttles
• Fabrication of photonic devices and subsystems using electron beam lithography, sputtering, etching, atomic layer deposition, and evaporation
• Characterization of high-speed optoelectronic devices using vector network analyzer, arbitrary wave generator and digital communication analyzer
• Mentor PhD students, collaborate with industrial partners, and reach out to potential collaborators
• Participate in the preparation and writing of journal manuscripts, and presentations at conferences and/or posters
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• generous time off
• tuition remission
• outstanding automatic retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree