Postdoctoral Researcher — Optical Frequency Combs

NTT Research Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Lab in Sunnyvale invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow or Research Scientist to pursue pioneering research in optical frequency combs and next-generation optical information processing systems. You will publish results, present at conferences, and mentor PhD students and junior researchers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PHI Lab colleagues and partner universities, with cutting-edge experimental work and clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Photonics or a related field.
• Experience in optical frequency comb research; microcomb a plus.
• Experience with photonic IC design and foundry tape-outs is a plus.
• Deep knowledge in Photonics, Nonlinear Optics or Quantum Optics.
• Strong experimental skills in ultrafast/quantum/ integrated photonics.
• Proficiency in numerical simulation.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pioneering research in optical frequency combs and information processing.
• Perform advanced optical experiments and develop new methodologies.
• Collaborate with team members and academic partners on research directions.
• Publish papers, present findings at conferences, and file patents.
• Mentor junior researchers and PhD students at partner universities.

Skills

Photonic IC design

Foundry tape-outs

Ultrafast optics experiments

Numerical simulation

Creative problem solving

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Photonics

PhD in Nonlinear Optics

PhD in Quantum Optics

Job description

PHI Lab in Sunnyvale invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow or Research Scientist to pursue pioneering research in optical frequency combs and next-generation optical information processing systems. You will publish results, present at conferences, and mentor PhD students and junior researchers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PHI Lab colleagues and partner universities, with cutting-edge experimental work and clear communication across teams.