Job Responsibilities
- Research and development of compound semiconductor based photovoltaic devices containing quantum well nanostructures. This will entail leading the epitaxial design and growth as well as directly supervising students and staff with device level fabrication and both materials and electrical characterization. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible to develop plans and schedules to accomplish this Air Force funded project's goals/objectives.
- Research and development of compound semiconductor based thermoradiative diodes and cells. This will entail leading the epitaxial design and growth as well as directly supervising students and staff with device level fabrication and both materials and electrical characterization. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible to develop plans and schedules to accomplish this NASA funded project's goals/objectives.
- Manage various customer funded projects under the RIT III-V EpiCenter in the SNL cleanroom. This will include coordination of the project-specific experiments related to the Aixtron metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) reactor as well as leveraging materials and device characterization capabilities. Interface with EpiCenter customers at RIT and outside institutions to develop growth plans and potential collaborative activities. This responsibility may also include the maintenance of the MOVPE reactor, requiring SCBA use.
- Contribution of technical sections to PI developed proposals, writing research reports, journal publications and presentations at national meetings such as PVSC, MRS and SPIE Photonics West
- Other duties as assigned
Additional DetailsIn compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to
[email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.How To ApplyIn order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fabrication, testing and simulation of photovoltaics and optoelectronic devices
- Project management and team leadership skills
- Excellent knowledge and prior experience in epitaxial growth of III-V materials
What do we believe at RIT?Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).Job SummaryThe primary responsibilities of this Postdoctoral Research Associate will include conducting scientific research, analyzing results, and reporting on findings associated with two current federal projects and the RIT III-V EpiCenter. The candidate will be asked to develop technical reports for sponsors in addition to publications and presentations in peer-reviewed journals. This position will be responsible to conduct work involving epitaxial growth, device fabrication and testing of various photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. This will include training students and discussing technical findings of their research.
