Postdoctoral Fellow in Photonic Device Modeling and Characterization – PREP

Laplace Expert Ltd; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Maryland seeks a PREP Postdoctoral Fellow to model and characterize photonic devices. You will work on photonic integrated circuits, perform electromagnetic simulations, and optimize test-structures across silicon-on-insulator, silicon nitride, and thin-film lithium niobate platforms.

The role includes literature reviews, device design, fabrication collaboration, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience with Lumerical and COMSOL electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with device design and layout for photonics foundries.
• More than 2 years of photonic device characterization, including linear spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and state-of-the-art assessments in photonic devices.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and optimize test-structures for SiO2/silicon platforms.
• Design photonic layouts and collaborate on fabrication and measurement.
• Present results to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Photonic ICs

Electromagnetic simulation

Lumerical

COMSOL

Photonic design

Photonic device characterization

Linear spectroscopy

MATLAB

Python

Test-structure optimization

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Lumerical FDTD

COMSOL Multiphysics

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow in Photonic Device Modeling and Characterization – PREP

Johns Hopkins University · Professional Research Experience Program (PREP)

Maryland

Not specified

About This Opportunity

Johns Hopkins University is recruiting a PREP Postdoctoral Fellow in photonic device modeling and characterization. The role focuses on photonic integrated circuits, electromagnetic simulation, foundry layout and optical parameter extraction.

This PREP research associate position supports collaborative postdoctoral research with NIST on photonic integrated circuits. The researcher will develop optimized photonic test structures for silicon-on-insulator, silicon nitride and thin-film lithium-niobate platforms. Responsibilities include literature review, electromagnetic simulation, test-structure optimization, photonic layout, fabrication and measurement collaboration, and presentation of results to internal and external stakeholders.

Photonic Device Modeling and Characterization Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Level Postdoc

Duration 3 years

Field Photonic Device Modeling and Characterization

Specialization Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field.

Experience

More than three years of experience with Lumerical and COMSOL electromagnetic simulation tools is required. Experience with device design and layout for photonics foundries and more than two years of photonic device characterization, including linear spectroscopy, are required.

Technical Skills

Photonic integrated circuits Electromagnetic simulation Lumerical COMSOL Photonic device design Photonics foundry layout Photonic device characterization Linear spectroscopy MATLAB C Python Silicon-on-insulator photonics Silicon nitride photonics Thin-film lithium niobate photonics

General Skills

Scientific presentation Technical writing Research collaboration Oral communication Written communication