Postdoctoral Fellow in Fabrication of Photonic Integrated Circuits

Salary Band: $80,000 – $100,000

Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories (QVIL) is a not-for-profit applied research institution focused on cutting-edge research and development of quantum technologies.  Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories is tackling the ambitious goal of accelerating quantum technologies from proof-of-concept to real-world applicable, commercializable solutions.

Background Information

We are interested in hiring a candidate who wants to work on a scientific team and has a passion for application-driven R&D.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, optics, physics or a closely related field. Industrial work experience in specific areas of interest will be considered in lieu of a Ph.D. degree. The successful applicant will work under a project lead with other staff scientists and engineers. A demonstrated ability to successfully work in a close team environment is required. We value inquisitiveness and creative problem solving above all.

Essential Functions

The candidate will join our team to develop integrated photonic and electro-optical devices. The team’s function includes design, numerical simulation, and micro- and nano-fabrication in a cleanroom environment. The goal will be to develop or adapt existing technologies to solve technical challenges and deliver project requirements. Experiences with design, fabrication, and testing photonic waveguides, micro-resonators, modulators, or other passive or active optical components will be considered favorably for this role.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate is expected to work in a cleanroom environment
• Prior experience with fabrication and design of photonic integrated circuits
• Candidates must be able to stand, crouch, navigate narrow spaces and have fine motor skills to handle small samples
• Legally entitled to work within Canada
• Pass an education verification and criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiences in optical simulation programs (HFSS, MEEP, Lumerical, or equivalent)
• Experiences in electron beam or UV lithography
• Experiences in dry- and wet-etching processes
• Benchtop optics experience is a plus
• Metallization for heaters and electrodes on photonic integrated circuits
• Experience with Kerr combs
• Experience with thin film lithium niobate

This posting is in regards to three active positions between this posting and posting “Photonics Postdoctoral Fellow”. QVIL does not use AI in its recruitment methods. This position is on-site. Quantum Valley Ideas Lab is committed to diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce with a wide range of perspectives and ideas benefits our goals. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require an alternative format for this job posting, please email “careers@qvil.ca”.