Integrated Photonics for Quantum Sensing(CHIPS Funded Project)

Overview

We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar to design, fabricate, and/or test integrated photonics for one
or more of the following application areas:

• Meta-optics for coupling to free-space optical modes, e.g., interfaces to atomic systems
• High-Q optical microcavities for laser frequency stabilization and precision sensing
• Electro-optics for light modulation and/or phase control
• Robust test structures for characterizing nanofabrication accuracy, identifying optical losses, etc.

This work will be highly collaborative with interactions spanning multiple labs across NIST. The postdoc
will work with a team to carry out the design/fabricate/test workflow, where “design” entails simulating
integrated photonic structures to estimate optical properties such as loss and dispersion, and creating
GDS layouts of designs; “fabricate” entails using tools supported by the NIST Center for Nanoscale
Science and Technology, such as EBL and LPCVD, to realize designed structures; and “test” entails
performing measurements of the fabricated structure’s optical properties using lasers, spectrometers,
etc.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience, as evidenced by publications or recommendations, with integrated photonics.
• Familiarity with electromagnetics simulation software such as COMSOL or Lumerical.
• Familiarity with nanofabrication techniques such as EBL and LPCVD.
• Familiarity with optical measurement techniques for loss, dispersion, noise, etc.
• Ability to develop prototypes of tools needed to analyze data.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Research Proposal

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Analyze heterogeneous data sources.
• Use analysis to iterate device designs and collaborate with others to do so.
• Present results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
• Publish results in the relevant scientific literature when appropriate.