Postdoc: Quantum Photonics & Ultrafast Devices

Northeastern University; Burlington (MA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northeastern University’s DeLTA Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to design and fabricate photonic cavities for strong light–matter coupling and to develop on‑chip ultrafast transport platforms. The appointment is funded by NSF CAREER and initially for one year, renewable pending performance and funding.

Work involves collaboration with the College of Engineering and Kostas cleanroom facilities.

Qualificações

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic and photonic device design, micro‑and nanofabrication, and optical or electrical characterization.
• Ability to design, fabricate, and test optical cavities and high-frequency electronic devices.
• Ability to perform electromagnetic simulations, such as FDTD or finite-element methods.
• Ability to independently plan experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in peer‑reviewed publications.

Responsabilidades

• Photonic cavity design and fabrication, including IR/mid-IR DBR microcavities and THz cavities.
• On‑chip ultrafast transport platforms design and fabrication in Kostas cleanroom.
• Device testing with time-resolved optical and electrical measurements, pumping and THz spectroscopy.
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, present results at meetings and conferences.
• Mentor graduate, undergraduate, and co‑op researchers; maintain safe lab practices.

Conhecimentos

Electromagnetic simulations

Photonic device design

Micro/nanofabrication

Optical/electrical characterization

Experimental planning & data analysis

Peer‑reviewed publication writing

Cleanroom nanofabrication

Photonic/THz cavity design

Ultrafast optics & cryogenic tech

Formação académica

PhD in Physics / Applied Physics / EE / Materials Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northeastern University’s DeLTA Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to design and fabricate photonic cavities for strong light–matter coupling and to develop on‑chip ultrafast transport platforms. The appointment is funded by NSF CAREER and initially for one year, renewable pending performance and funding.

Work involves collaboration with the College of Engineering and Kostas cleanroom facilities.