Postdoctoral Research Associate, Physics
Wake Forest University

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryBroadly speaking, this position includes advanced microscopy for biological applications and nonlinear optics respectively. The responsibilities of the fellow will include - (a) development of experimental methodologies to generate and rigorously characterize spectrally entangled photon pairs at visible wavelengths and (b) integration of spatial light modulators within microscopy platforms. The
outcomes of these two seemingly independent activities will be combined for the development of a quantum optical microscope, based on photon pair fluorescence microscopy, which can perform high resolution microscopy at extremely low photon densities.Job Description

Essential Functions:

1. Development of experimental methodologies to generate and rigorously characterize spectrally
entangled photon pairs at visible wavelengths.
2. Integration of spatial light modulators within microscopy platforms.

Design and build optical experiments in a research laboratory environment. The experiments could
include laser, LED, and other light sources, passive and active optical elements, manual and motorized optical mounts, optical diagnostic equipment, including detectors (cameras, photodiodes, power meters, etc.), interferometers, spectrometers, etc.

Other Functions:
Other tasks include computer programming, literature review, data analysis, data curation, and other tasks associated with the conduct of laboratory experiments.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• A Ph.D. in Physics or a related area with experience in optical microscopy/ nonlinear optics/ quantum optics is required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Labview, Matlab, Python programming skills would be useful, but not required.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work. But may have co-mentoring duties for undergraduate and graduate students working in the lab.

Additional Job Description

In furtherance of the University's commitment to resuming operations in a manner consistent with or similar to how those operations were conducted prior to the pandemic, and in an effort to protect the health and safety of the campus community, all faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine and an influenza vaccine. Faculty and staff with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs that preclude vaccination should contact Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation.

Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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