7555BR

Kate Gleason College of Engineering

KGCOE Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering

Job Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will be working in the RIT Integrated Photonics group (Kate Gleason College of Engineering) at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  The group carriers out education and research in photonic integrated circuit design, modeling, fabrication, testing and packaging for applications in computing, communication and sensing.    

Responsibilities:

• Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Research (design, modeling, fabrication, testing and packaging)
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Collaborate with research partners 
• Organize and participate in workshops and training activities
• Publish and present in conferences

 Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics or a related field
• Excellent knowledge and prior experiences in optics/photonics
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Department/College Description

The Kate Gleason College of Engineering has established its reputation as preeminent in career-oriented engineering education with rapidly growing research.  It offers bachelor degree programs in biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and microelectronic engineering and comprehensive, innovative graduate programs in a range of engineering disciplines.  For more information, visit http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/.

The Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering offers preeminent bachelor’s and master’s level programs in electrical engineering and microelectronic engineering to approximately 600 undergraduate and 125 graduate students.  Faculty and staff include 23 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, six lecturers, four support staff, and three academic advisors.  In addition to teaching within the department, faculty conduct research and advise doctoral students in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Imaging Science, Computer and Information Sciences, and Sustainability.  Faculty research expertise includes digital and computer systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical devices, communications, controls, integrated devices/circuits, MEMs, electromagnetic fields, semiconductor electronics, photonics/optoelectronics and signal/image/video processing.  Researchers have access to exceptional laboratory resources for design and simulation of electronic/photonic circuits and systems, and a state of the art microfabrication clean room facility that supports materials and processes for micro/nano devices.  Research expenditures average approximately $3.5M annually. For more information, visit https://www.rit.edu/engineering/electrical-and-microelectronic-engineering  and https://www.rit.edu/engineering/research .

How To Apply

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Additional Details

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