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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics  at The Pennsylvania State University  is seeking to fill one Postdoctoral Scholar position in Optics and Photonics. The successful candidate will participate in the research program of Dr. Mikael Rechtsman’s lab to carry out theoretical work, simulations and experiments related to photonic crystals, waveguide arrays and other photonic structures.  Ideal candidates will have experience in at least one of the following fields: ultrafast optics, quantum optics (including quantum imaging), metamaterials and nanofabrication, photonic crystal physics, and the theory of topological insulators.  Related fields will be considered as well.

Education and Experience

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields.

Additional information

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter and CV. This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.  

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