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Postdoctoral Associate

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Postdoctoral Associate

Troy University

Troy, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF2409P
Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type
Professional/Salaried
Department
Chemistry and Physics - Troy
Division
College of Science and Engineering
Campus
Troy
Work Status
Full-Time (FT)
Temporary
Yes
Location
Troy - T01
Job Summary
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
  1. Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
  2. Demonstrated expertise in plasmonics, semiconductor science, energy harvesting, and computational electromagnetics (e.g., FDTD, COMSOL).
  3. Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques and optical characterization methods; experience with laboratory setup and instrumentation is highly desirable.
  4. Strong publication record in Optics, Optoelectronics, plasmonics, nanophotonics, or semiconductor devices
  5. Experience in grant writing and research proposal development, with a strong track record or demonstrated interest in academic publishing and securing external funding.
  6. 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
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45683

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