Postdoc - Real-Time Optical Metrology for Semiconductors

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package including health, life, and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology in advancing optical metrology for semiconductor processes. This role involves leadership in experimental setups and the analysis of molecular spectroscopy data, with an emphasis on using EO frequency combs. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, along with programming skills in Python and experience in optical measurements. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $78,000 to $89,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• Proven experience with optical measurements is essential.
• Direct experience with frequency combs or molecular spectroscopy is highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills for data analysis and instrument interfacing needed.
• Excellent technical writing ability and collaboration skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of EO frequency comb spectrometers.
• Execute time-resolved molecular spectroscopy experiments.
• Build tools for signal processing and data analysis.
• Author high-impact manuscripts and represent research at conferences.

Skills

Optical measurements

Frequency combs experience

Programming for data analysis

Technical writing

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology in advancing optical metrology for semiconductor processes. This role involves leadership in experimental setups and the analysis of molecular spectroscopy data, with an emphasis on using EO frequency combs. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, along with programming skills in Python and experience in optical measurements. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $78,000 to $89,000.