Demo

Postdoc Research Associate

Baylor Careers
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2026

What We Are Looking For 

The Nano-Optics and Advanced Health-Sensing (NOAHS) Lab at Baylor University is looking for a Postdoc Research Associate who will focus on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) design and characterization for several recently funded projects in large-scale optical interconnects and optical computing. The Postdoc will be primarily responsible for designing hybrid silicon-conductive oxide photonic circuits using commercial foundry or industrial sponsored photonic shuttle to achieve low-power, high speed optical systems. The candidate should also lead the characterization of PICs, especially high-speed optoelectronic measurement using microwave network analyzer and digital communication analyzer. The position is renewable each year based on performance and availability of continued funding. Additional responsibilities include: 

  • Mentoring PhD students and collaborating with academic and industrial partners 
  • Participate in the preparation and writing of journal manuscripts and conference papers, presentations, and/or posters. 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
  • Ability to comply with University policies
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

The NOAHS Lab is led by Prof. Alan Wang (alan_wang@baylor.edu), who is the Mearse Endowed Chair Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his research career, Prof. Wang has raised over $11 M dollars in externally funded research from the NSF, AFOSR, DARPA, NIH, NASA and Army Research Office, along with industry sponsors such as Intel and Hewlett Packard. He has more than 120 journal publications and 120 conference presentations including 18 plenary/invited presentations. He also holds eight granted or pending U.S. patents. Prof. Wang is a fellow member of SPIE and Optica and a senior member of IEEE. 

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field. Candidates without related experience will NOT be considered. 
  • Strong background in photonic integrated circuits and silicon photonics  

What You Can Expect 

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages. 

Explore & Engage 

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.  If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco! 

Salary : $11

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Postdoc Research Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Postdoc Research Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$230,164 - $328,616
Income Estimation: 
$291,491 - $513,763
Income Estimation: 
$82,813 - $108,410
Income Estimation: 
$120,989 - $162,093
Income Estimation: 
$74,806 - $91,633
Income Estimation: 
$71,928 - $87,026
Income Estimation: 
$145,337 - $174,569
Income Estimation: 
$102,775 - $137,396
Income Estimation: 
$153,127 - $203,425
Income Estimation: 
$139,626 - $193,276
Income Estimation: 
$164,650 - $211,440
Income Estimation: 
$130,030 - $173,363
Income Estimation: 
$68,606 - $89,684
Income Estimation: 
$88,975 - $120,741
Income Estimation: 
$68,121 - $81,836
Income Estimation: 
$71,928 - $87,026
Income Estimation: 
$125,958 - $157,570

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Postdoc Research Associate.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Applied Physics Skill

    • Income Estimation: $90,032 - $105,965
    • Income Estimation: $110,528 - $145,291
  • Computer Simulation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $90,032 - $105,965
    • Income Estimation: $97,688 - $130,047
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Baylor Careers

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We're Looking For The Assurance Manager reports directly to the Senior Director of Audit & Assurance Services within the Controller’s Office at Baylor... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We Are Looking For The Baylor University Office of the Vice Provost for Research is seeking a Post-Award Financial Analyst. Strong experience in post ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We're Looking For This position is responsible for directing and supporting the efforts of international admissions through the Undergraduate Admissio... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We're Looking For The Director/Senior Director of Development will report to and work collaboratively with the Managing Director of Development for th... more
  • 5 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Postdoc Research Associate jobs in the Waco, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We Are Looking For The Wright Group in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry at Baylor University is seeking multiple postdoctoral r... more
  • 25 Days Ago

  • Baylor Careers Waco, TX
  • What We're Looking For Baylor University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental High Energy Physics beginning no sooner than ... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!