Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - AE &RFC - SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Interview Exchange; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Suny Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist in the AE&RFC Center, focusing on RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and THz engineering. The role covers design, modeling, and characterization of high-frequency circuits, with opportunities for computational and experimental research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development.

The position emphasizes publishing outcomes, collaboration with faculty and partners, and

Qualifications

• PhD required by appointment, in EE, applied physics, or closely related field.
• Experience with RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or THz engineering.
• Proficiency with RF/microwave design tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on RF through THz circuits, devices, and systems.
• Design and evaluate passive and active structures to meet project goals.
• Perform simulations, measurements, and design validation.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and partners on interdisciplinary projects.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to proposals and mentoring of students.

Skills

ADS

Cadence

HFSS

CST

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

Vector Network Analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

Cadence

HFSS

CST

COMSOL

VNA

THz measurement systems

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - AE &RFC

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly is a College of Distinction and nationally ranked by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions - locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe.

SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect.

SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

Job Description:

Position Overview

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist

Office/Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute

The AE&RFC Research Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute invites applications for visiting scholar and postdoctoral researcher positions in radio-frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz (THz) engineering. Research may span passive and active circuits and components, from electromagnetic structures and networks to amplifier design, as well as device and material characterization. The positions offer opportunities for computational and experimental research, scholarly publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development.

Research Areas

RF, Microwave, Millimeter-Wave, and THz Circuit Design

• Design and simulation of passive circuits and components, including filters, matching networks, couplers, resonators, transmission structures, and antennas.
• Design, simulation, and optimization of active circuits, including low-noise, power, and other high-frequency amplifiers, as well as associated biasing and matching networks.
• Electromagnetic, circuit-level, and system-level modeling; integration of passive and active building blocks using applicable design and co-simulation tools.

High-Frequency Devices, Materials, and Measurement

• Modeling and experimental characterization of RF through THz devices, circuits, materials, sensors, and related structures.
• Use of relevant RF/microwave/THz measurement methods and instrumentation to validate designs and models.

Emerging RF and THz Systems and Applications

• Research on high-frequency sensing, communication, and reconfigurable electromagnetic structures, including passive or active reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), as relevant to project needs.
• Interdisciplinary applications involving electronics, photonics, materials, and quantum technologies, as appropriate to the researcher’s expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and develop models, designs, or experimental methods for RF through THz circuits, components, devices, and systems.
• Design and evaluate passive structures and/or active circuits, including amplifiers, according to project objectives and the candidate’s expertise.
• Perform simulations, measurements, and design validation; analyze results and improve performance.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and research partners on interdisciplinary projects.
• Publish and present research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to research proposals and support undergraduate and graduate student research activities.
• Perform related duties that advance the research mission of the AE&RFC Research Center.

The position is based in Utica, NY.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.

Salary:$65,000/Annually

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated research experience in one or more areas of RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or THz engineering, such as passive or active circuit design, electromagnetic modeling, devices, or experimental characterization.
• Experience with relevant design, simulation, or measurement tools, which may include ADS, Cadence, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, vector network analyzers, probing systems, or THz measurement systems.
• Ability to analyze technical results and communicate research findings effectively; programming or scripting skills (e.g., MATLAB or Python) are beneficial.
• Evidence of research productivity, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Additional Information:

Initial review of applications will begin November 2026. Posting will remain open until filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

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