Postdoc: Optoelectronics & Microfabrication Lead

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental efforts on next-generation optoelectronic devices. This role involves micro- and nano-fabrication, optical bench design, and advanced testing.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and extensive experience in cleanroom fabrication and optical design. This is a full-time temporary position located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication techniques.
• Strong understanding of lithography and optical design.
• Demonstrated success in constructing and aligning optical bench setups.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication efforts for metamaterial structures and semiconductor laser arrays.
• Conduct advanced testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices.
• Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals and conferences.

Skills

Micro- and nano-fabrication

Optical testing skills

Numerical modeling

Hands-on experience in a cleanroom

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or Materials Science

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Ansys Lumerical FDTD

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead experimental efforts on next-generation optoelectronic devices. This role involves micro- and nano-fabrication, optical bench design, and advanced testing.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and extensive experience in cleanroom fabrication and optical design. This is a full-time temporary position located in Charlotte, North Carolina.