Research Assistant Scientist

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida (UF) is soliciting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, time-limited, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Scientist in Integrated Photonics and Optomechanics under the supervision of Prof. Philip Feng, the Wally Rhines Endowed Professor of Quantum Engineering, in Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and a Graduate Faculty Professor in Department of Physics at UF. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida is a recognized leader in advancing solid-state devices, photonics, and nanotechnology.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Extensive hands-on experience in photonic device fabrication within cleanroom environments and rigorous optical testing methodologies
Specialized experience in the design and characterization of high quality optical and optomechanical resonators
Strong proficiency in finite-element method (FEM) and related simulation software (e.g. COMSOL Multiphysics, Lumerical) for analyzing complex electromagnetic field distributions in photonic devices and integrated circuits
Prior postdoctoral research experience, accompanied by a proven track record of high-impact publications and grant-writing capabilities
Demonstrated success in cross-institutional academic collaboration

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced experimental research in integrated photonics, optomechanics, and nanophotonics within Prof. Philip Feng’s interdisciplinary research group.
Utilize emerging wide-bandgap materials and novel architectures to investigate light-matter interactions and optomechanical phenomena at extreme device scaling limits.
Design and characterize ultra-high-Q optomechanical resonators.
Integrate these systems with photonic integrated circuits.
Execute sophisticated cleanroom fabrication techniques such as electron beam lithography and dry etching processes.
Prepare comprehensive scientific reports and publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Actively contribute to data curation, conceptualization, and the writing of federal, state and foundation grant applications, with the strategic goal of transitioning toward principal investigator status.
Provide daily supervision and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
Drive collaborative efforts with academic partners.
Develop strategies to translate functional device research into practical applications.