Postdoc in Experimental Optics & Diode Laser Arrays

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida CREOL invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in experimental optics. The focus is on large, high-power semiconductor diode laser arrays with emphasis on external-cavity coupling, phase locking, coherent beam combining, and the collective dynamics of coupled laser systems.

The selected candidate will contribute to development, alignment, characterization, and optimization of advanced optical platforms, with strong emphasis on free-space optics, beam

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Optics/Photonics or a closely related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with free-space optical systems, including optical alignment, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of Gaussian beam propagation, diffraction, focusing, imaging, and optical beam characterization.
• Experience working with semiconductor lasers, laser sources, and associated optical components.
• Demonstrated ability to independently align, characterize, and optimize complex free-space optical steps involving lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, spatial filters, detectors, and related instrumentation.
• Experience with optical diagnostics, experimental data acquisition, and analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, align, characterize, and optimize advanced optical and photonic experimental platforms involving semiconductor diode lasers and laser arrays.
• Collaborate on synchronization, external-cavity coupling, and coherent beam combining studies.
• Contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis of nonlinear laser dynamics.

Skills

Free-space optics

Optical alignment

Gaussian beam propagation

Beam characterization

Semiconductor lasers

Data acquisition & analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Optics/Photonics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Optical components

Detectors

Beam splitters

Job description

The University of Central Florida CREOL invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in experimental optics. The focus is on large, high-power semiconductor diode laser arrays with emphasis on external-cavity coupling, phase locking, coherent beam combining, and the collective dynamics of coupled laser systems.

The selected candidate will contribute to development, alignment, characterization, and optimization of advanced optical platforms, with strong emphasis on free-space optics, beam