Postdoctoral Research Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical Engineering to join our research group at James C Wyant College of Optical Sciences, the University of Arizona. The position focuses on optical metrology, precision fabrication, and system integration, with an emphasis on developing advanced optical systems for emerging imaging applications.

• Design and implement optical metrology systems (e.g., interferometry, profilometry, wavefront sensing)
• Develop algorithms for optical metrology, including phase retrieval, surface reconstruction, and error analysis
• Perform high-accuracy measurement and quantitative characterization of optical surfaces and components
• Build data processing pipelines for metrology, including automation and statistical analysis
• Support optical system validation, alignment, and performance testing
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to publications

• Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Optics, Applied Physics, or related field upon hire
• Strong background in optical metrology (e.g., interferometry, surface characterization, wavefront sensing)
• Hands‑on experience with optical instrumentation and experimental methods
• Strong experience in data analysis and modeling
• Demonstrated track record of peer‑reviewed publications

• Experience with precision optical fabrication methods (e.g., diamond turning, polishing)
• Experience with freeform or aspheric optics characterization
• Experience with optical system alignment and performance evaluation
• Demonstrated knowledge of error budgeting and tolerance analysis
• Experience with integrating metrology into fabrication or system development workflow