Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Reconfigurable Metasurfaces/Metamaterials and Silicon Photonics Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions

We are inviting applications for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions in the area of Reconfigurable Metasurfaces/Metamaterials and Silicon Photonics. This position is part of a cutting-edge research initiative at the Nanoscale Optics Lab at the University of Alberta, focused on developing next-generation nanophotonic platforms with the potential to impact quantum information technologies.

This position is a two-year term appointment, with the possibility of extension. The anticipated start date is September 2026.

This role is in-person with onsite work at Nanoscale Optics Lab, University of Alberta, Edmonton.

Project Overview: The successful candidate will work on the design/simulation, fabrication, and experimental characterization of reconfigurable metasurfaces and metamaterials and/or silicon photonic integrated circuits aimed at controlling light-matter interactions down to the quantum level. Applications include quantum emitters, quantum sensing, and integrated quantum and neuromorphic photonic circuits on waveguide and optical fibre platforms.

The position offers access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication infrastructure at the Edmonton nanofab and complex materials growth at the Alberta Metal-Chalcogenide Manufacturing Facility (AM2F). The position will also have access to a myriad of classical and quantum optics characterization capabilities alongside the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in photonics, quantum technologies, and materials science across Canada, the US and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD (or near completion) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience with nanophotonics, metasurfaces/metamaterials, silicon photonics and/or quantum optics.
• Experience with nanofabrication, cleanroom environments and ultrahigh vacuum vapour deposition and growth systems.
• Skills in electromagnetic simulation, software-hardware interfacing, or optical characterization techniques.
• Skills in programming hardware instrumentation using any of the following languages: C, C#, Python, Labview, Matlab
• A strong publication track record and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with chalcogenide semiconductors, phase change materials and nano-opto-mechanical systems is an asset

Application Instructions

Click “Apply Now” to submit the following in a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter (Please address relevant expertise, training and career goals.)
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Publications
• References (Please provide the names and contact information of two references. Reference letters are not required as part of the initial application and will only be requested at a later stage of the recruitment process, if required.)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Behrad Gholipour (bgholipo@ualberta.ca).

We look forward to hearing from outstanding candidates passionate about advancing the frontier of nanoscale optics.