As the world’s premier measurement company, Agilent offers the broadest range of innovative measurement solutions in the industry. The company’s three businesses -- Chemical Analysis, Life Sciences and Electronic Measurement -- provide customers with products and services that make a real difference in the lives of people everywhere. And at Agilent Research Laboratories, we conduct research that anticipates customer needs and produces breakthroughs that power growth.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to fit into our high employee engagement and results-oriented culture, which has been recognized with a Hewitt Employer of Choice award in 2009.

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow Systems Engineering
Work Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full time

Description:
As the world’s premier measurement company, Agilent offers the broadest range of innovative measurement solutions in the industry. The company’s three businesses – Chemical Analysis, Life Sciences and Electronic Measurement – provide customers with products and services that make a real difference in the lives of people everywhere.

The purpose of Agilent Research Laboratories is to power the growth of Agilent Technologies through breakthrough science and technology. The fundamental strengths of Agilent Labs include deep technical expertise, a strong base of technical disciplines, a core competence in transferring technologies to Agilent businesses, and employees who enjoy the richness of a broad, world-class science and engineering environment.

As a member of Agilent Labs Molecular Detection Laboratory, you will join a multidisciplinary team developing a state-of-the-art molecular spectroscopy system. The position will be a post-doctoral fellowship in Agilent’s Research Laboratories. We are looking for your talent in systems engineering. Typical responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Collaborate with project lead on the development, fabrication, and characterization of instruments.
• Participate in the development of novel architecture for next generation IR spectroscopy systems.
• Present results of your research in regular program reviews to Agilent Labs management, the broader technical staff, and business unit collaborators.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields received within the last two years
• PhD thesis or post-doctoral (academic or industrial) research which includes the development of sophisticated instrumentation drawing on an interdisciplinary background
• Experience with the acquisition and interpretation of data
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and optical systems
• Demonstrated track record of novel research via publications, patents, etc
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills; ability to lead discussions with business and academic partners regarding research results and direction
• Strong analytical skills and decision making ability
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary project team

The following additional skills/experiences are highly desired:

• Specific experience with the design and characterization of infrared spectroscopy systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop automated laboratory test systems

For applicants, just click "Apply Online" below and submit your details.

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