Postdoctoral Associate
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60120
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 Physics and will be engaged in the design, optical characterization, and performance evaluation of advanced photonic materials and structures.
Job duties will include:
- Developing next-generation photonic structures with applications in quantum metrology, biosensing and integrated quantum technologies with a particular focus on chiral and topological photonic platforms.
- 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: 12/03/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 12/17/2025
Date to be filled:
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