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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Nano Optics and Advanced Health Sensing)
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Position Number: 5556500
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Nano Optics and Advanced Health Sensing)

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Postdoc Research Associate - Nano Optics and Advanced Health Sensing

(Heterogeneous integration of transparent conductive oxides with silicon photonics)

What We Are Looking For

The Nano-Optics and Advanced Health-Sensing (NOAHS) Lab at Baylor University is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on heterogeneous integration of transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) with silicon photonics, which will be primarily funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) grant. The Postdoc Research Associate will collaborate with Intel Corp. and other silicon photonics companies for the development of ultra-low voltage, high bandwidth silicon photonic modulators driven by TCO materials. This project will seek technology transfer and commercialization and the postdoc will have the opportunity to participate the NSF i-Corp training program to develop essential skills for startup companies. The position is renewable for two or more years based on performance and availability of continued funding.

The NOAHS Lab is led by Prof. Alan Wang (alan_wang@baylor.edu), who is the Mearse Endowed Chair Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his research career, Prof. Wang has raised over $10 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 senior member of Optica and IEEE.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
Strong background in optics/photonics and solid-state physics.
Research experience with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, cleanroom fabrication, and optical device characterization.

What You Will Do

Design of high-speed optical modulators that will be fabricated by commercial silicon photonic integrated circuit foundries.
Fabricate silicon-TCO photonic devices and subsystems using electron beam lithography, sputtering, etching, atomic layer deposition, and evaporation.
Characterization of high-speed optoelectronic devices using vector network analyzer, arbitrary wave generator and digital communication analyzer.
Mentor PhD students, collaborate with industrial partners, and reach out to potential customers.
Participate in the preparation and writing of journal manuscripts, and presentations at conferences and/or posters.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

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 family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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About Us:
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, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylors commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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