Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004289)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) program in integrated photonics research. This role includes designing, fabricating, and testing photonic structures for various applications.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience, along with familiarity with electromagnetics simulation software, nanofabrication techniques, and optical measurement techniques. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with integrated photonics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze heterogeneous data sources.
• Use analysis to iterate device designs.
• Present results at internal and external meetings.
• Publish results in relevant scientific literature.

Skills

Integrated Photonics

Data Analysis

Electromagnetics Simulation Software

Nanofabrication Techniques

Optical Measurement Techniques

Education

PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field

Tools

COMSOL

Lumerical

Job description

PREP Research Associate

CHIPS Funded Project.

Position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). The PREP program involves staff from diverse backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

Research Title

Integrated Photonics for Quantum Sensing

Job Overview

We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar to design, fabricate, and/or test integrated photonics for one or more of the following application areas:

• Meta‑optics for coupling to free‑space optical modes, e.g., interfaces to atomic systems
• High‑Q optical microcavities for laser frequency stabilization and precision sensing
• Electro‑optics for light modulation and/or phase control
• Robust test structures for characterizing nanofabrication accuracy, identifying optical losses, etc.

The work is highly collaborative. The postdoc will work with a team to carry out design/fabricate/test workflow: design entails simulating integrated photonic structures to estimate optical properties such as loss and dispersion, and creating GDS layouts; fabricate entails using tools supported by the NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, such as EBL and LPCVD; test entails performing measurements of fabricated structure's optical properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze heterogeneous data sources
• Use analysis to iterate device designs and collaborate with others to do so
• Present results at internal meetings and occasional meetings with external stakeholders
• Publish results in the relevant scientific literature when appropriate

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience, as evidenced by publications or recommendations, with integrated photonics
• Familiarity with electromagnetics simulation software such as COMSOL or Lumerical
• Familiarity with nanofabrication techniques such as EBL and LPCVD
• Familiarity with optical measurement techniques for loss, dispersion, noise, etc.
• Ability to develop prototypes of tools needed to analyze data
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.