Postdoc Research Associate
Postdoc Research Associate
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
The Nano-Optics and Advanced Health-Sensing (NOAHS) Lab at Baylor University is looking for a Postdoc Research Associate who will focus on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) design and characterization for several recently funded projects in large-scale optical interconnects and optical computing. The Postdoc will be primarily responsible for designing hybrid silicon-conductive oxide photonic circuits using commercial foundry or industrial sponsored photonic shuttle to achieve low-power high speed optical systems. The candidate should also lead the characterization of PICs especially high-speed optoelectronic measurement using microwave network analyzer and digital communication analyzer. The position is renewable each year based on performance and availability of continued funding. Additional responsibilities include:
- Mentoring PhD students and collaborating with academic and industrial partners
- Participate in the preparation and writing of journal manuscripts and conference papers presentations and/or posters.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
The NOAHS Lab is led by Prof. Alan Wang () who is the Mearse Endowed Chair Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his research career Prof. Wang has raised over $11 M dollars in externally funded research from the NSF AFOSR DARPA NIH NASA and Army Research Office along with industry sponsors such as Intel and Hewlett Packard. He has more than 120 journal publications and 120 conference presentations including 18 plenary/invited presentations. He also holds eight granted or pending U.S. patents. Prof. Wang is a fellow member of SPIE and Optica and a senior member of IEEE.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Applied Physics or a closely related field. Candidates without related experience will NOT be considered.
- Strong background in photonic integrated circuits and silicon photonics
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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About Baylor
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those regarding age race color sex national origin pregnancy status military service genetic information and disability. As a religious educational institution Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
