Scientist

QuantLase Lab

Requirements

Job description:

The QuantLase Lab is inviting application from suitable candidates for the posts of Scientist for its High-Power Laser Technology and Material Science Technology division. Highly motivated applicants are required who could work in the areas of Laser Technology, Thin Film Technology, Instrumentations and must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related field. Candidates with a strong background and experience in handling the Femtosecond Laser System, Thin film growth technology, and Microscopy equipment will be given preference.

Main Responsibilities:

• To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project aims
• Plan, direct and conduct specialized and advanced research experiments
• Establish new research protocols and procedures
• To take an active part in the academic activities of the QuantLase Lab
• To attend and contribute to journal clubs and seminar presentations
• Present findings at national and international meetings
• The candidate is expected to publish results in a refereed journal and make presentations at meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars.
• The candidate will also participate in maintaining technical reports and other documents associated with the operation of the lab, along with reports on experimental progress, technical developments, and new initiatives to peer reviews

Essential:

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain commercial laser systems
• Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.
• Troubleshoot as well as conduct failure analysis of electro-optical-mechanical systems to improve process and design.
• Develop laser and electro-optical systems to support future quantum experiments.
• Work together with the other scientist to conduct experiments for a diverse array of real-world applications
• Extensive experimental/bench work experience
• Strong publication record
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work with a team in an interdisciplinary environment

Desirable:

• Experience in planning experimental campaign including ability to perform as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques and execution.
• Evidence of ability to conduct research independently
• Proactively seek innovative solutions to scientific problems
• Willingness to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
• Familiarity with combining experimental and computational methods

Work Experience

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements: Scientist

• A Ph.D. degree in Laser Technology, Thin Film Technology, Instrumentations, Material Science, or closely related field.
• At least 3+ years of post-doctoral experience in relevant field