KGCOE Physical Science, Post Doc Associate

Rochester-Institute-of-Technology; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a researcher in the Integrated Photonics group focused on independent research in integrated photonic packaging. The role involves designing studies, performing fabrication and metrology, mentoring students, and collaborating with academic partners and industry stakeholders.

You will contribute to grant proposals, publish manuscripts, and present findings at conferences while helping manage the research lab and possibly teach related workshops.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, Photonic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in integrated photonic packaging research and related chip fabrication/metrology/testing is preferred.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts research in integrated photonic packaging, including hypothesis formation, study design, data management, model development, experiments, and packaging technique evaluation.
• Performs hands-on processes in chip fabrication, packaging, metrology, and characterization.
• Collaborates with internal groups, external partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Assists in grant writing and progress reports; writes manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; presents at meetings.

Skills

Integrated photonic packaging

Chip fabrication

Metrology

Data analysis

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Tools

Chip fabrication equipment

Characterization equipment

Job description

Position HighlightsThis position in the RIT Integrated Photonics group performs mostly independent research focused on integrated photonic packaging. They collaborate on multi-scholar research initiatives and may lead discrete components of integrated photonic packaging research projects under the general direction of a senior or principal investigator. They also train and mentor undergraduate and graduate research students within the RIT Integrated Photonics Group.Essential Duties include:Independently conducts research in integrated photonic packaging, including constructing hypotheses, designing research studies, data management, model development, executing experiments, and evaluating chip packaging techniques.Performs hands-on processes in chip fabrication, packaging, metrology, and characterization.Collaborates with internal research groups, external academic partners, and industry stakeholders.Ensures compliance with institutional, laboratory, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.Assists in writing grant proposals and progress reports.Writes scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.Presents research at meetings / conferences.Mentors and assists undergraduate and graduate students.Assists in managing the research laboratory, including equipment training, maintenance, and material handling.May assist in teaching classes/workshops related to microelectronics or photonic chip packaging.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated ability to plan and execute chip packaging research.Knowledge of applicable research methods, analytical procedures, chip fabrication processes, metrology, and testing routines.Knowledge of photonic chip packaging principles and testing.Knowledge of research compliance, safety standards, and ethics.Excellent teamwork and communication skillsDemonstrated potential for original or collaborative scholarshipAbility to acquire accurate, reproducible dataCritical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in generalExcellent project and time management skillsStrong interpersonal and mentoring skillsAdvocate for safety and ethics in the workplaceAbility to communicate findings and effectively work with sponsors and stakeholdersMinimum Education and ExperiencePh.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, Photonic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.Preferred QualificationsPractical experience in chip fabrication, packaging, metrology, and/or device testing.Knowledge of photonic chip packaging and testingSalary information: $65K-$72.5KEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesIndependently conducts research including, but not limited to, constructing hypotheses, design and planning of research studies, data management, model development, conducting experiments or assessments, analysis and interpretation of results, and evaluation of research techniquesCollaborates with internal and external stakeholdersEnsure compliance with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirementsAssists in the writing of grant proposalsMay assist in teaching classesMay mentor and assist undergraduate and/or graduate studentsMay assist in managing research laboratoriesOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to plan and execute researchKnowledge of applicable research methods and analytical proceduresKnowledge of research compliance and ethicsExcellent teamwork and communication skillsDemonstrated potential for original or collaborative scholarshipAbility to acquire accurate, reproducible dataCritical eye towards consistency, reproducibility, and the scientific method in generalExcellent project and time management skillsStrong interpersonal and mentoring skillsAdvocate for safety and ethics in the workplaceAbility to communicate findings and effectively work with sponsors and stakeholdersMinimum Education & ExperiencePh.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related fieldJob Level OverviewN/AFLSA CategoryExemptWork LocationOn CampusCompensation$62,000- $72,500 annuallyApplication MaterialsWhen you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or ResumeCandidates must be eligible to work in the United States.Additional DetailsIn compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.