Post-Doctoral Researcher - Photonics

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
life insurance, sick time, relocation assistance
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1720 Randolph Road Southeast (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2024
Job ID: 1439 The Quantum Sensing and Timing (QST) group at Space Dynamics Laboratory specializes in the development of cutting edge optical and atomic technologies to enhance Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems for space vehicles. The QST group is seeking an Post-Doctoral Researcher - Photonics with a dynamic range of interests in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), optical frequency combs, microwave photonics, optical communications, time and frequency metrology and inertial measurement devices. We encourage candidates that would enjoy working on a team to develop high precision laser and optical systems to apply. This is a 2-year assignment onsite at Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM. The successful candidate will have experience with one or more of the following fields: Optics Microwave photonics Ultra-fast and/or low-noise lasers sources Photonic integrated circuits Fiber optics Non-linear optics Duties Include: Iterating the design and test of photonic integrated circuits Characterizing noise of optical and microwave sources Developing control electronics for real-time systems Building up and optimizing an optical bench for a variety of applications Fiber-optic splicing, building fiber-optical amplifiers, aligning free-space optical elements Required Qualifications: A PhD or MS degree in physics, optics, engineering, or a related field - salary will vary with education and experience Must be a US citizen,and be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance At least one year of laboratoryexperimental research experience The ability to work independently and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams A creative, curious, and detail-oriented personality in a laboratory environment Please let us know if you are skilled in any of these areas: Coding experience, such as Python, Matlab, Julia or C Experience with closed-loop controls Experience in numerical modeling and simulation with tools like COMSOL, Lumerical PhD in optics/physics/engineering Electronics: analog, digital, circuit design, PCB design, microcontroller, FPGA Position rewards: This post-doctoral position pays equivalent to a full-time position with a salary range of ($95- 135k) and includes full-time benefits. Being immersed in a group that is tackling some of the most advanced timing and sensing technologies with potentially broad applications. In addition, Space Dynamics Laboratory takes pride in and highly values its employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including: A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required! Generous paid leisure and sick leave High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance A great team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet Relocation assistance available for most positions For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu. EOE including Disability and Vet