NIST Refractive Index Properties of Bulk and Nano-scale Materials from VUV to mid-IR
NIST seeks research to improve refractive index measurement methods for materials, from bulk to nano-scale, across a broad spectrum of light wavelengths.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop new methods for characterizing refractive index properties of bulk and nano-scale materials across VUV to mid-IR wavelengths at NIST.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on advancing the measurement and understanding of refractive index properties of materials ranging from bulk to nano-scale. Research spans a broad spectral range from vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) to mid-infrared (mid-IR) wavelengths (0.12 to 15 microns). The program encourages innovative work on both linear and nonlinear optical properties, including:
- Development of interferometric and other novel measurement methods.
- Investigation of index dispersion, birefringence, and dependence on stress and temperature.
- Study of symmetry-breaking optical effects at short wavelengths.
- Characterization of nonlinear optical effects.
- Measurement techniques for nano-scale materials.
- New projects on in situ characterization of channel waveguide materials in integrated photonic structures.
The fellowship is part of the NRC Research Associateship Programs, which provide postdoctoral scientists with opportunities to conduct self-directed research aligned with federal laboratory goals, gain mentorship, and access state-of-the-art facilities.
