Postdoc: Silicon Photonics & Quantum Devices

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM invites a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance silicon and integrated photonics for quantum, RF, data communications, and harsh environments. You will work with heterogeneous integration and novel physics phenomena to push device concepts from theory to demonstration.

You will collaborate with 60+ researchers in the National Security Photonics Center using the MESA Fabrication Facility, perform experiments, report results, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Strong record of publications and conference presentations.
• Experience in nonlinear optics and experimental characterization.
• Experience with simulation software such as COMSOL, Matlab/Simulink, FDTD.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground-breaking research in wavelength photonic platforms and heterogeneous materials.
• Implement new device design, measurement, fabrication, and packaging concepts.
• Conduct laser laboratory experiments and specialized environmental labs.
• Collaborate with Sandia researchers and external partners.
• Publish results in top journals and conferences.
• Contribute to IP through patent filings when applicable.

Skills

Original research

Nonlinear optics

Experimentation

Simulation tools

DOE clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Physics or related STEM field

Tools

COMSOL

Matlab/Simulink

FDTD codes

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM invites a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance silicon and integrated photonics for quantum, RF, data communications, and harsh environments. You will work with heterogeneous integration and novel physics phenomena to push device concepts from theory to demonstration.

You will collaborate with 60+ researchers in the National Security Photonics Center using the MESA Fabrication Facility, perform experiments, report results, and contribute to