General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The purpose of this Post-Doctoral Research Associate is to work closely with faculty, other post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in research to study the optical fiber sensors, including biosensors, acoustic/pressure sensors, and miniature nanofiber sensors. This position is contingent upon funding. The appointment is for 1.5 years initially, can be extended to a longer term subject to the availability of funds.

Examples of Duties:
1. Provide support for research efforts by:
• Design, development, construction, and measurement of optical fiber sensors, biosensors and special optical waveguide, circuits, integration systems, and devices.
• Analysis of applications of designed/fabricated nanostructures.
• Development of simulation models for tapered fibers, nanofibers, or special waveguide structures.
• Supervise graduate students, provide guidance and leadership.
• Maintaining written and stored records about progress and process of research performed.
• Writing monthly charts and quarterly progress reports.
• Participating in preparing new research proposals for funding.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication.

2. Provide for a safe environment by:
• Managing toxic and hazardous materials in accordance to federal, state and local regulations.
• Following prescribed safety precautions, University and department rules and regulations.
• Maintaining work areas in clean, orderly and safe condition.

3. Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:
• Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, experimental physics, optics, or applied physics or related field at the time of starting the job.
• Experience in optical waveguide analysis and simulation is highly desired.
• Experience in optical fiber sensor and taper fiber fabrication processing, materials characterization, and excellent hands-on skills and experience in MEMS experiments are highly desirable.
• Ability and interest to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems, and good communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and demonstrate creativity.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.

Supervision Received: Reports directly to Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.