Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Optics and Photonics, or a closely related field
• Strong research record evidenced in peer‑reviewed publications
• 3+ years of hands‑on cleanroom experience in the fabrication and characterization of semiconductor lasers and/or SOAs, with a track record evidenced by publications, patents, or project outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in semiconductor laser/optical amplifier design and simulation
• Background in compound semiconductor (III‑V) epitaxial materials/growth
• Knowledge and experience in photonic device testing and validation
• Knowledge and experience in silicon photonics and other heterogeneous integration photonics platforms

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on semiconductor lasers, amplifiers, and integrated photonics, including device design, cleanroom fabrication, and test and validation
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications
• Manage research projects
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Collaborate with other researchers
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed high‑impact journals