Postdoctoral Associate

Job Summary

The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) encourages applications for a Postdoctoral Associate! This position involves fundamental research into frequency comb generation by way of nonlinear light-matter interactions in integrated photonics. The incumbent for this position will perform fundamental research on integrated photonics and microresonator frequency combs, including photonic design, cleanroom fabrication, laboratory experiments, and data analysis and publication preparation.
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Who We Are

PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.

The particular group that needs a researcher is the Quantum and Nonlinear Nanophotonics Group under the Applied Physics Division at NIST.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• This position involves fundamental research with integrated-photonics frequency combs, which are an emerging advanced technology for US academic, national, and commercial interests.
• Job duties include, conceptual design of systems and experiments, design, and mask layout of integrated nonlinear nanophotonics; fabrication of integrated photonics utilizing electron-beam lithography and related process steps; test and characterization of fabricated devices; construction of experimental hardware involving integrated photonics for system-demonstration experiments; collection and analysis of experimental data; preparation of scientific manuscripts and scientific presentations.

What You Should Know

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this full-time position is $69,000 - $74,000 annually.

Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expenses.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field. This position requires experience with cleanroom processing of thin films, including thin film deposition and etching. Microfabrication expertise with lithography, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching, and semiconductor wafer handling and cleaning are requirements.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Laboratory experience researching integrated-photonics frequency combs and other quantum and nonlinear nanophotonics.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version.

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Lisa Valencia

Posting Contact Email: recruitprep@colorado.edu