Postdoctoral Associate

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