Postdoctoral researcher
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.
Integrated Photonics for Quantum Sensing(CHIPS Funded Project)
- 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.
- U.S. Citizen Preferred
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.