Postdoctoral Research Associate in Large Nonlinear Computational Dynamical Systems

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

CREOL (Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers) at the University of Central Florida is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a position in computational nonlinear dynamics and large-scale numerical modeling of semiconductor laser arrays. The research program focuses on collective dynamics, synchronization, and self-organization in large arrays of coupled semiconductor diode lasers, combining experiments with computational and theoretical modeling of nonlinear dynamical systems with time-delayed interactions. A key objective is to develop and implement efficient numerical methods for large and complex systems of coupled nonlinear delay-differential equations, including single-mode and multimode semiconductor lasers with various physical phenomena. The role involves optimizing and accelerating computational approaches for large laser networks, contributing to numerical integration, modeling, code optimization, parallel computing, and scalable algorithm development. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of computational mathematics, nonlinear dynamics, high-performance computing, and experimental photonics, with close ties to ongoing experiments. Interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in optics, photonics, nonlinear dynamics, applied mathematics, and computational science is encouraged. Experience with semiconductor lasers is not required, as background in this area can be developed during the project.

Requirements

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computational Science, Physics, Optical Science, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong programming skills are very important.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience in one or more of the following: Numerical methods for ordinary and delay-differential equations.
• Scientific computing and numerical analysis
• Large-scale dynamical systems
• High-performance computing
• Parallel numerical algorithms
• GPU computing
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Julia, MATLAB, CUDA, or a comparable scientific-computing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Numerical integration of large systems of nonlinear delay-differential equations
• Modeling of single-mode and multimode semiconductor laser arrays
• Optimization and acceleration of existing simulation codes
• Parallel computing and high-performance computing (HPC)
• GPU acceleration, where appropriate
• Development of scalable numerical algorithms for systems containing large numbers of lasers and optical modes
• Redesigning or optimizing numerical algorithms and existing stimulation codes to achieve substantial improvements in computational speed while preserving numerical accuracy and stability.

Benefits

• The position is anticipated for at least two years, with continued appointment and possible extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding (up to a total of four years).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree