RF Photonics - Postdoctoral Researcher
RF Photonics - Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Description
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the RF Photonics Group. The group consists of a diverse team of scientists and engineers with expertise in photonics nonlinear and ultrafast optics highspeed RF electronics digital signal processing and integrated photonics. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) within the Engineering Directorate.
You will
- Conduct research in and development of one or more of the following areas: photonics fiber optics nonlinear optics ultrafast pulse shaping and diagnostics highspeed / ultrawideband RF electronics photonic A/D and D/A conversion photonic integrated circuits and digital signal processing.
- Design model build implement and/or analyze systems in one or more of the above areas.
- Organize analyze and present data from research to the team.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception design and of research to address defined problems.
- Pursue independent yet complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Publish novel ideas as patents and potentially publish research results in peerreviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Guide colleagues in work and provide technical support to successfully meet project deliverables.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- PhD in Physics Optics Optical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with one or more of the following areas: photonics fiber optics nonlinear optics ultrafast pulse shaping and diagnostics highspeed / ultrawideband RF electronics photonic A/D and D/A conversion integrated photonics mixed signal circuits wireless communications radar digital signal processing.
- Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design techniques and .
- Ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peerreviewed literature.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience with ultrafast laser sources diagnostics highspeed RF instrumentation fiber optic devices and systems.
- Experience with free space optical systems and free space/fiber hybrid systems design and alignment.
- Experience building hybrid optical and electronic systems.
- Experience with Matlab software.
- Experience with physical wave simulation software like COMSOL and Lumerical and photonic integrated circuit layout with automated software like GDSTK.
- Ability and willingness to deliver to tight deadlines.
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules *depending on project needs)
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