Postdoctoral Fellow: Nanophotonics & Quantum Emitters

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a highly qualified researcher to conduct experimental and computational work in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and nanoscale light–matter interactions. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and optical characterization of nanostructured photonic systems and integrating quantum dots with plasmonic nanostructures.

The candidate will use lithography, cleanroom processing, and advanced optical measurement techniques to explore Purcell enhancement and strong coupling

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent graduate training in a relevant field.
• Experience with nanophotonics, plasmonics, or optical metamaterials.
• Hands-on cleanroom fabrication and optical laboratory techniques.
• Experience with COMSOL, Lumerical, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, fabricate, and characterize nanophotonic/plasmonic structures.
• Develop deterministic placement of quantum dots near plasmonic structures.
• Perform cleanroom fabrication including lithography and deposition.
• Construct and operate optical experiments with lasers, microscopes, and spectrometers.
• Analyze results and develop physical models; prepare publications.

Skills

Nanophotonics

Plasmonics

Quantum dots

Light–matter interactions

Nanoscale fabrication

Lithography

Electron-beam lithography

Optical spectroscopy

Cryogenics/optical cryostat

Detector systems

Cleanroom techniques

Experimental design

Data analysis

Python/MATLAB

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Lumerical

FDTD

FEM

Three-dimensional full-wave simulations

Job description

Duke University is seeking a highly qualified researcher to conduct experimental and computational work in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and nanoscale light–matter interactions. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and optical characterization of nanostructured photonic systems and integrating quantum dots with plasmonic nanostructures.

The candidate will use lithography, cleanroom processing, and advanced optical measurement techniques to explore Purcell enhancement and strong coupling