Postdoctoral Scholar

The Quantum Silicon Photonics group at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics, is looking for a postdoctoral scholar to join their group. Silicon photonics is revolutionizing the telecom and data industries by enabling unprecedented performance, compact footprint, and low power consumption. It is also an incredibly versatile platform to explore fundamental physical phenomena such as nonlinear optics, topological physics, and quantum effects. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Optics and Photonics or a related field Preferred Qualifications 2 years experience as a postdoctoral scholar Department College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) Work Schedule Varies Type of Appointment Fixed Term Expected Salary $57,000.00 Benefits Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Education assistance Flexible work environment And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide Additional Requirements related to Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. For general application or posting questions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Central Florida