"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wyant College of Optical Sciences (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)"

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wyant College of Optical Sciences (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req21738

Department: James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Please Note: The number of openings has been updated from 1 to 2.

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. Candidates should have a strong background in experimental photonic and phononic microsystems. Desirable skills and background include: knowledge of classical and quantum optics, knowledge of classical and quantum acoustics, experience with microfabrication, experience with RF MEMS, experience with characterization of photonic and phononic microsystems, and an overall strong background in experimental physics. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Matt Eichenfield at the University of Arizona, along with a team of graduate students, postdocs, and scientists with theoretical and experimental backgrounds, in topics surrounding photonic and phononic information processing for classical and quantum applications.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage in experimental research in photonics and phononics under minimal supervision from PI.
• Participate in scholarly discussions with colleagues on new ideas and concepts, work closely with theorists and experimentalists, author journal papers and conference articles, participate in government review meetings, and give talks and seminars on technical topics.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in writing grant proposals for new projects.
• Supervise undergraduate/MS/PhD students.
• Additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline upon hire and should have demonstrated scientific and technical experience in at least some of the aforementioned areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should have a strong background in experimental photonic and phononic microsystems.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Lisa Armijo-larmijo@optics.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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