Job Description
Job Title:
Scientist, Optical Technologies & Flat Optics
Requisition ID:
2190
Posting Start Date:
05/05/2026
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented and driven Scientist to join our team working on next-generation optical sensing devices. The successful candidate will focus on the fabrication and characterization of advanced nanophotonic structures, including metasurface-based sensing platforms, with applications in high-sensitivity detection and integrated photonic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and fabricate optical sensing devices, including metasurface-based platforms.
- Perform optical and electrical characterization of sensing devices to evaluate performance and sensitivity.
- Design and optimize fabrication processes for nanophotonic structures.
- Conduct experimental studies and analyze results based on principles of optical physics and nanophotonics.
- Work in a cleanroom environment to implement micro- and nano-fabrication processes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve device functionality and integration.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and contribute to technical reports and publications.
Qualifications & Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of nanophotonics and optical physics.
- Hands-on experience in optical sensing devices and metasurface fabrication.
- Experience with optical and electrical characterization techniques.
- Proven experience working in a cleanroom environment, including:
- Photolithography
- Electron Beam Lithography (EBL)
- Thin film deposition and nanofabrication processes
- Ability to independently design experiments and solve technical challenges.
Preferred Skills
- Familiar with simulation tools (e.g., FDTD, COMSOL).
- Experience in integrated photonics or lab-on-chip sensing systems.
- Strong publication record in relevant research areas.