Postdoctoral Associate
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Research Scientist
Postdoctoral Associate
Troy University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position hosted in the College of Science and Engineering. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a strong background in semiconductor plasmonics, energy harvesting devices, photonics and computational electromagnetics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in Photonics, semiconductor plasmonics and energy harvesting technologies.
- Establish and manage a new optoelectronics laboratory, including equipment setup and operations.
- Contribute to and support grant writing efforts, including preparation of proposals and reports.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers in relevant projects.
- Teach one introductory course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering per semester.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in plasmonics, semiconductor science, energy harvesting, and computational electromagnetics (e.g.,FDTD,COMSOL).
- Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques and optical characterization methods; experience with laboratory setup and instrumentation is highly desirable.
- Strong publication record in Optics, Optoelectronics, plasmonics, nanophotonics, or semiconductor devices.
- Experience in grant writing and research proposal development, with a strong track record or demonstrated interest in academic publishing and securing external funding.
- Teaching experience or strong interest in undergraduate education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - No
Work Hours - TBD
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
- None
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No
Posting Date - 05/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
- Yes
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