Postdoctoral Fellow — Photonic IC Test Structures

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package for health, life, and retirement benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Associate for a postdoctoral role focused on developing optimized photonic test structures for integrated circuits. The position involves conducting literature reviews, simulations, and optimizations of photonic parameters, along with producing layouts and collaborating on fabrication.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Applied Physics, with extensive experience in Lumerical and COMSOL simulation tools. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting research findings.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field required.
• More than 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 experience with photonic device characterization including linear spectroscopy.
• Familiarity with multiple scripting languages such as Matlab, C, and Python.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a literature review to assess existing test structure designs.
• Set up models of existing geometries for simulation and optimization.
• Investigate methods to optimize test structure designs.
• Produce layouts and work with team members on fabrication and measurement.
• Present results at internal and external meetings.
• Archive results, protocols, and documentation.

Skills

Lumerical

COMSOL

Matlab

C

Python

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Applied Physics

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Associate for a postdoctoral role focused on developing optimized photonic test structures for integrated circuits. The position involves conducting literature reviews, simulations, and optimizations of photonic parameters, along with producing layouts and collaborating on fabrication.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Applied Physics, with extensive experience in Lumerical and COMSOL simulation tools. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting research findings.