Senior Research Associate

University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Senior Research Associate
FTE: Full-time or part-time: Full-time
Salary Range: $95,000 -$100,000
Position #00829848- Requisition #35766

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Senior Research Associate Position Available at
CU DENVER NIST PREP Program

NIST Organization (Div/Group): Quantum & Nonlinear Nanophotonics Group
This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

NIST Sponsor Name: Scott Papp ( scott.papp@nist.gov )

Level of Appointment: Postdoctoral researcher

NIST Grade Equivalent: ZP-III

Salary Determination: $95,000 -$100,000
Based on candidate's education and experience, the candidate is equivalent to a NIST grade level as indicated above.

Start date: 2025-03-01
End date: 2028-03-15

What you will do:
The objective of this project is to conduct research on integrated photonics to explore nonlinear phenomena, system integration, and quantum-based application cases. This project explores nonlinear frequency conversion in microresonator frequency combs, leveraging nanophotonic bandgaps as a novel control of nonlinear dynamics. The work on this project will develop, improve, and maintain experimental and design infrastructure for integrated-photonics research, and will perform collaborative research to study and apply photonics devices.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• This project will involve development of microresonator frequency combs, including design and simulation of device operation, cleanroom fabrication of integrated photonics, laboratory experiments with integrated photonics and related technologies, and dissemination of fundamental research results.
• Will work on this microresonator frequency comb experiments in our lab.
• Carry out experiments and analysis of time and frequency metrology with frequency combs.
• Designing, fabricating, and performing experiments with high speed and high-power handling photodetectors.
  

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A PhD in electrical engineering or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications
Research experience silicon photonics and high-speed photodetectors, microresonator frequency combs designing, fabricating, and performing experiments with high speed and high-power handling photodetectors, making, and utilizing state-of-the-art devices.

Visa Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is eligible now and in the future for visa sponsorship. While the hiring unit is willing to pursue visa sponsorship, an offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate having a visa status that allows employment with the University as of the start date for the position or the University's petition being approved and on the candidate being able to obtain the appropriate visa status.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $95,000 -$100,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by December 23, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers. For possible consideration and to apply to this position, qualified candidates should attach a single pdf file of the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
• Publications List
  

Questions should be directed to Hamid Fardi (hamid.fardi@ucdenver.edu)

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Diversity and Equity
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.