The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoctoral level) to work under the supervision of Dr. Xu Yi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The successful candidate will participate in a project accelerating the development of integration in quantum squeezed light generation and detection. The position entails skills of cleanroom fabrication, numerical simulation of integrated photonic components, and integrated photonic measurements.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, or Physics, or Applied Physics, or a related field, by the start date. Experience in cleanroom fabrication, integrated photonic designs and measurements is required. Prior experience with integrated photodiodes is preferred. Previous experience in communicating finding through papers and conference presentations in the photonics community is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter indicating research interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box. Make sure to upload all the documents to complete your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on June 24th, 2024 and the posting will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Xu Yi at yi@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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