Postdoctoral Research Associate I

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is hiring for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I under the guidance of Dr. Chalifoux.

This is an opening for a postdoctoral scholar, focused on using ultrafast laser processing techniques to precisely shape optical components and mount them. The postdoc will help lead a small team to establish design processes, test and conduct fabrication processes, and fabricate and test prototype optical components and systems using a set of new laser fabrication processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• The candidate is expected to contribute to all aspects of the research, including software, hardware, experimental, and analysis components. The candidate is expected to publish technical results in academic journals, and present results at conferences.
• The candidate is expected to contribute to a positive group dynamic, offering constructive feedback, encouragement, and a strong willingness to help advance the progress of the entire group. The candidate is expected to help mentor one or more graduate students in planning and conducting academic research.

• Received, or is expected to receive in the next 2 months, a PhD in optical
  engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar technical discipline
• Demonstrated track record of effective technical communication skills through
  written publications and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated experience with both experimental and computational research.

The ideal candidate has technical background, experience, or knowledge of the following:

• Laser processing techniques, especially non-ablative ultrafast laser processing.
  
• Stress generation, analysis, and control.
  
• Interferometric surface measurement.
  
• Precision engineering concepts.
  
• Optical fabrication techniques.
  
• Finite Element Analysis.
  
• Modeling thin film stress and plates and shells.
  
• Basic software development.
  
• Basic electronics and electromechanical systems.
  
• Electro-optic systems.
  
• Technical needs of lightweight reflective optics in relevant applications.