Postdoctoral Associate
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58027
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics at the University at Buffalo is seeking a
Postdoctoral Associate to conduct multidisciplinary research in the area of Quantum Optics experiments and generation of entangled photons using femtosecond laser and nonlinear optical techniques.
Job duties will include:
- Exploring how non-classical states of light can enhance modern microscopic imaging techniques.
- Designing setting up and executing the experiments
- Developing relevant algorithms for experimental data post-processing
- Mentor and work closely with multiple Ph.D. and M.S. students as well as four principal investigators from different disciplines.
- Frequent oral and written reporting will be required.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Chemistry, Physics, Photonics and Quantum Optics
- Basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study. Requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts and principles in the field of study or discipline
- Primary responsibilities include data analysis, drafting and preparing manuscripts with the PI and presentation of data at national and international scientific meetings.
- Demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own publications.
- Highly motivated and exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.
- Strong language and writing skills.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$50,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Timothy Cryan
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Executive Officer
Contact's Email: tmcryan@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4159
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/15/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 07/29/2025
Date to be filled:
