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Morgan State University

Optical Diagnostics for Plasma Etching Postdoc Researcher

Pay: $82,000/yr

Posted: 07/07/2026

Location: 2 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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An Optical or Laser Engineer researches and develops technology that uses the science of light (optics). Optical technology includes fiber optic cables, which enable high-speed internet connections across long distances, and lasers, which can be used to make very small incisions and measurements. Works closely with scientists and engineers from other fields on advances in technology.

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Job Effective Date 12/01/2025 Job End Date 12/01/2026 Work Status Full Time Position Category Contractual FLSA Annual Salary Pays $82,000 / year Percentage Amount Fund Source Federal/Grant Requisition Reason New Job Duties Assembly, maintenance, and safe operation of plasma processing systems, including vacuum pumps Design and operation of in situ optical diagnostics, including temporally- and spatially-resolved optical emission spectroscopy and mid-infrared laser absorption spectroscopy measurements Processing and interpreting large datasets, including imaging data Correlating optical spectroscopy data with time-resolved frequency comb and RF waveform measurements Working in a multi-disciplinary team comprised of experts in plasma etch processes, optical metrology development, and RF waveform metrology development Regularly reporting research findings to project team and advisor(s) Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences Requested Minimum Qualifications PhD or equivalent experience in natural sciences, engineering or a related field Other Preferences for Consideration Posting Detail Information Posting Number Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date Application Review Date Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Quicklink for Posting https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8200 Ranking Criteria Reference Letter Reference Letter Minimum Requests Maximum Requests Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference Provider Special Instructions Confirmation Message To Provider Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents