Senior Scientist, Optics

Requisition Number: 67168

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

​ Come break through with us. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Scope of Position

This position is to join the Optical Physics Department, located in our Sullivan Park R&D campus in Corning, NY. Our group leverages deep understanding of optical phenomena in research projects across a wide range of fields, including integrated photonics, metamaterials, optical fibers, quantum and photonic computing, optical surfaces and others. The candidate must have solid background in physics and be interested in applying his/her skills to solve real-life technological problems. In this role, the candidate will work with a team of scientists tackling all aspects from development of theoretical frameworks, programming, designing devices and experiments, collecting and interpreting data and driving understanding forward. We are looking for disciplined and self-motivated candidates, someone with positive attitude and ready to be a team player.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical understanding and implement numerical models for a wide range of optical phenomena, translating understanding into practical designs of materials and devices.
• Develop and propose experimental technique, build setups, program data collection and conduct experiments.
• Collaborate effectively with other scientists and technicians both in our Optical Physics department and across other groups in Sullivan Park.
• Document models, experimental procedures, results and data analysis. Support writing of internal research reports, invention disclosures and journal and conference publications.
• Clearly interpret and communicate results, learnings and formulate actions and next steps.
• Maintain an organized and safe laboratory environment.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Optical engineering or related discipline.
• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, Comsol, Lumerical) or other lab automation techniques.
• Hands-on experience in building and executing experiments in free space optics, integrated photonics, and optical fiber, electronics, opto-mechanical systems and programming.
• Ability to summarize, analyze, document and present results.
• Attention to detail.

Desired Experience

• Nanofabrication Experience.

This position supports immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $102,650.00 - $141,145.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .