Visiting Researcher

Job Summary

The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) encourages applications for a Visiting Researcher to conduct research on integrated photonic lasers and optical frequency combs and their application to low-noise microwave generation.
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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 Precision Photonic Synthesis Group under the Time and Frequency Division at NIST.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• This position involves designing and implementing novel optical frequency combs in the near infrared that can be used to generate microwave signals with very low phase noise. The incumbent will further be responsible for building an optical frequency division system employing integrated photonic lasers, reference cavities and microcombs. The incumbent shall use these tools to generate microwave signals and measure the frequency and timing noise of such frequency signals. The work is expected to lead to results that the incumbent will present at professional conferences and fully describe in peer-reviewed publications. This position involves teamwork within a diverse scientific community, excellent oral communication, and the generation of written publications.

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 - $75,750 annually.

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, optical physics, or related field; experience with fiber optics, integrated photonic devices, low-noise microwave signal, microwave photonics and electro-optics.

What We Would Like You to Have

• One year experience in optical frequency division techniques for low-noise microwave generation.

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