[US](ECE) Postdoc position in UML

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Position Description
Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Location: Lowell, MA, USA
Deadline: Begin Apr. 2009 and will continue until the position is filled

General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The purpose of this Post-Doctoral Research Associate is to work closely with
faculty, other post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in re
search to study the optical fiber sensors, including biosensors, acoustic/pr
essure sensors, and miniature nanofiber sensors. The appointment is for 1.5
years initially, can be extended to a longer term subject to the availabilit
y of funds.

Duties:

1. Provide support for research efforts by:
o Design, development, construction, and measurement of optical fiber sensor
s, biosensors and special optical waveguide, circuits, integration systems,
and devices.
o Analysis of applications of designed/fabricated nanostructures.
o Development of simulation models for tapered fibers, nanofibers, or specia
l waveguide structures.
o Supervise graduate students, provide guidance and leadership.
o Maintaining written and stored records about progress and process of resea
rch performed.
o Writing monthly charts and quarterly progress reports.
o Participating in preparing new research proposals for funding.
o Preparing manuscripts for publication.

2. Provide for a safe environment by:
o Managing toxic and hazardous materials in accordance to federal, state and
local regulations.
o Following prescribed safety precautions, University and department rules a
nd regulations.
o Maintaining work areas in clean, orderly and safe condition.

3. Promote the University's commitment to customer service by:
o Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University
by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when need
ed.
o Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response
to all requests for service and information.
o Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds
, nationalities, and roles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

o Ph.D. in electrical engineering, experimental physics, optics, or applied
physics or related field at the time of starting the job.
o Experience in optical waveguide analysis and simulation is highly desired.
o Experience in optical fiber sensor and taper fiber fabrication processing,
materials characterization, and excellent hands-on skills and experience in
MEMS experiments are highly desirable.
o Ability and interest to pursue challenging, interdisciplinary problems, an
d good communication and organizational skills.
o Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
o Ability to work independently, and demonstrate creativity.
o Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.

Our center features:
o Good facilities: setups for optical engineering are available.
o Close cooperation: We can access a lot of equipments, such as clean room,
SEM, AFM, etc. in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nano Center, Physics
, etc.
o Good community and potential cooperation: Only 45 minutes drive from Bosto
n downtown (commuter train available). Boston area is famous for its biotech
nology, with lots of research centers and big companies.

If interested, please feel free to contact Prof. Xingwei Wang and send your
CV.

Contact:
Xingwei Wang (Vivian), Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Center for Electromagnetic Materials & Optical Systems(CEMOS)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Ball Hall, Room 421A
One University Ave., Lowell, MA 01854
Tel: (978) 934-1981
Fax: 978-934-3027
xingwei_wang@uml.edu

You can also get more information about the program from her homepage:
http://faculty.uml.edu/xwang/