Postdoctoral Positions in Quantum Sensing and Integrated Photonics

About the role

The research groups of Carlos Meriles (CCNY, https://merileslab.com/), Andrea Alù (CUNY ASRC http://www.alulab.org/), and Qiushi Guo (CUNY ASRC, https://www.guo-lab.net/) invite applications for several postdoctoral positions in experimental quantum sensing, integrated photonics, and radio-frequency technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of next-generation chip-scale quantum sensing platforms for electromagnetic field detection and computational imaging.
• Collaborate with researchers in quantum defects in solid-state materials, nanophotonics, microwave/radio-frequency control, advanced optical instrumentation, and scalable device integration.
• Participate in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment spanning multiple laboratories across CCNY and the ASRC.
• Contribute to both foundational science and emerging quantum and integrated photonic technologies.

Requirements

• Held a PhD in physics, electrical engineering, applied physics, photonics, or related disciplines by the start date.
• Strong background in one or more of the following areas: Quantum sensing and spin physics; Nanofabrication and cleanroom processing; Integrated photonics / nanophotonics; Lasers and optical systems; RF and microwave engineering; Electromagnetic simulations; Optical spectroscopy and experimental instrumentation; Computational imaging and inverse problems; AMO physics or quantum optics.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated candidates with expertise in one or more of the specified areas.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to both foundational science and emerging quantum and integrated photonic technologies.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Flexible start date, with preference for candidates able to begin by September 2026.

Contact Information

• Carlos Meriles — cmeriles@ccny.cuny.edu
• Andrea Alù — aalu@gc.cuny.edu
• Qiushi Guo — qguo@gc.cuny.edu

Applicants Should Send CV including publication list; Brief statement of research interests; Contact information for 2–3 references.