Postdoc openings in optics and optoelectronics

Postdoctoral Research Scholars in Optics and Optoelectronics

• Location: Tempe, AZ
• Posting Date: Nov 20, 2019
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in the Nanoscale Optoelectronics Lab (http://live-yao-group.pantheonsite.io/) at Arizona State University. The successful candidates will work on metasurface-based optoelectronic device design, fabrication, system integration and applications. The work involves planning research activities, investigating and implementing device fabrication/system integration, documenting relevant results in appropriate forms, writing project reports and scientific papers.

Position Requirements

• PhD. in Optical engineering, Electrical engineering, Applied Physics, or other related fields.
• Knowledge and experience in wave optics simulation and modeling.
• Knowledge and skills in designing and building optical setups.
• Knowledge and experience in device fabrication (such as thin-film deposition, reactive ion etching (RIE), lithography, etc) and characterization techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, teamwork and leadership
• Excellent time management skills

Additional capabilities:

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following techniques will be highly beneficial: semiconductor devices, knowledge in optical polarization, polarimetry, image analysis, programming languages (C, C++, Python or MATLAB), automation and control based on MCU (such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino);
• Ability and interest in learning new knowledge and skills needed for the project.
• Ability and interest in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

How to apply?

Please email your CV and cover letter to Dr. Yao ([email protected])