Senior Researcher (PREP0001953)

Description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

 

The Sensor Science Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is

seeking for several highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to aid the multi-year

development of next-generation integrated photonics-based quantum-SI temperature

sensors and primary standards on-a-chip. At NIST, you will gain research experience and

measurement skills that are highly valuable for a career in academia, industry, or a national

laboratory. Different vehicles for employment and salary levels are available depending on

the specific opening and the candidate's experience. Interested candidates should contact

Dr. Nikolai N. Klimov at nklimov@nist.gov.

PROJECT DETAILS:

Temperature, being one of the most measured physical properties, is vital for almost all areas

of science and technology. To address the need for precise and accurate, and yet fielddeployable

temperature metrology, we are developing cutting-edge technology that can be

a superior alternative to legacy resistance thermometers. In particular, we are building an

on-chip-integrated photonic thermometer that simultaneously serves as a sensor and as a

deployable primary temperature standard. This self-calibrating photonic device has the

potential to revolutionize how temperature is realized and disseminated worldwide. Our

research focuses on both the design and nanofabrication of photonic thermometers, as well

as on the development of new optical read-out strategies. These strategies will span the

range from ultra-high resolution metrology to low-cost, robust measurement solutions for

the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidates will be working at NIST (Gaithersburg, MD) in one or multiple research

disciplines such as

 design, nanofabrication & characterization of integrated photonic devices

 development of new photonic readout methods

 laser spectroscopy and frequency locking to nanophotonic systems

 optical frequency metrology for nanophotonic applications

Qualifications

The candidates will have an opportunity to:

 Work on cutting-edge nanophotonics science and technology projects

 Play an active role in defining new research directions and programs

 Publish in prestigious scientific journals and present at technical conferences

 Be a member of a multidisciplinary collaborative team of scientists

 Work at the state-of-the-art NIST NanoFab cleanroom facility (www.nist.gov/cnst)

Application Instructions

Please upload the following with your application:

 

·         CV/Resume

·         2 professional references

*Please limit C.V to 2 pages only

*Do not include any personal information such as photos, home address or phone numbers

 

 

 

 

 

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Purpose:  The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the  Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.  

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