Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate 9323BR Kate Gleason College of Engineering KGCOE Semiconductor Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory Job Summary The primary responsibilities of this Postdoctoral Research Associate will include conducting scientific research, analyzing results, and reporting on findings associated with two current federal projects and the RIT III-V EpiCenter. The candidate will be asked to develop technical reports for sponsors in addition to publications and presentations in peer-reviewed journals. This position will be responsible to conduct work involving epitaxial growth, device fabrication and testing of various photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. This will include training students and discussing technical findings of their research. Job Responsibilities: • Research and development of compound semiconductor based photovoltaic devices containing quantum well nanostructures. This will entail leading the epitaxial design and growth as well as directly supervising students and staff with device level fabrication and both materials and electrical characterization. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible to develop plans and schedules to accomplish this Air Force funded project's goals/objectives. • Research and development of compound semiconductor based thermoradiative diodes and cells. This will entail leading the epitaxial design and growth as well as directly supervising students and staff with device level fabrication and both materials and electrical characterization. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible to develop plans and schedules to accomplish this NASA funded project's goals/objectives. • Manage various customer funded projects under the RIT III-V EpiCenter in the SNL cleanroom. This will include coordination of the project-specific experiments related to the Aixtron metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) reactor as well as leveraging materials and device characterization capabilities. Interface with EpiCenter customers at RIT and outside institutions to develop growth plans and potential collaborative activities. This responsibility may also include the maintenance of the MOVPE reactor, requiring SCBA use. • Contribution of technical sections to PI developed proposals, writing research reports, journal publications and presentations at national meetings such as PVSC, MRS and SPIE Photonics West • Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with fabrication, testing and simulation of photovoltaics and optoelectronic devices • Project management and team leadership skills • Excellent knowledge and prior experience in epitaxial growth of III-V materials Department/College Description Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field Professional Area: Employment Category: Fulltime Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $70000 - $90000 Hourly/Salary Minimum: $70000 Hourly/Salary Maximum: $90000 How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/5765571 Additional Details Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit http://www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and http://www.rit.edu. As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov Hourly/Salary Minimum: 70000 Hourly/Salary Maximum:90000 Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/