Path 1 Kawader Research Assistant – Silicon Photonic Hardware for Neuromorphic Computing

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Mentorship by NYUAD faculty

Professional development

Exposure to cutting-edge research

Opportunities to develop expertise

Contribute to publications

Graduate studies preparation

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow in Silicon Photonic Hardware for Neuromorphic Computing within the Photonics Research Laboratory. The role centers on designing, simulating and testing silicon photonic devices and integrated circuits for energy-efficient AI computing.

You will develop scripts for instrument control, perform optical and electrical characterizations, and contribute to technical reports, publications and conference papers while receiving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Photonics or related field.
• Basic knowledge of optics, electromagnetics, semiconductor devices or integrated photonics.
• Programming and data-analysis experience using Python, MATLAB or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate silicon photonic devices and integrated circuits for neuromorphic computing.
• Conduct optical and electrical characterization of photonic devices and systems.
• Develop scripts for instrument control, automated measurements and data analysis.
• Support device fabrication, packaging, testing and integration into experimental computing platforms.
• Document research results and contribute to technical reports, presentations, publications and conference papers.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Physics / Photonics

Tools

Ansys

Lumerical

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow position in Silicon Photonic Hardware for Neuromorphic Computing within the Photonics Research Laboratory in the Division of Engineering.

The Photonics Research Group at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks a motivated Research Assistant to support research on silicon photonic hardware for neuromorphic computing. The project focuses on developing integrated photonic devices and circuits for energy-efficient artificial intelligence information processing and computing applications.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design simulation experimental characterization and testing of silicon and silicon nitride photonic devices. The research may involve programmable photonic circuits optical neural networks photonic reservoir computing non-volatile photonic devices and the integration of emerging materials with silicon photonics.

What the Program Offers

• Full-time paid research position for up to 3 years.

• Mentorship by NYUAD faculty.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Exposure to cutting-edge research in silicon photonics integrated photonic circuits and neuromorphic computing.

• Opportunities to develop expertise in silicon photonic device design experimental characterization laboratory automation and scientific programming.

• Opportunities to contribute to technical reports journal publications and conference papers.

• Mentoring and preparation for graduate studies or careers in photonics semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulate silicon photonic devices and integrated circuits for neuromorphic computing.

• Conduct optical and electrical characterization of photonic devices and systems.

• Develop scripts for instrument control automated measurements and data analysis.

• Support device fabrication packaging testing and integration into experimental computing platforms.

• Document research results and contribute to technical reports presentations publications and conference papers.

Supervision

Supervised by Dr. Mahmoud Rasras

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Physics Photonics Applied Physics or a closely related field is required.

• Basic knowledge of optics electromagnetics semiconductor devices or integrated photonics.

• Programming and data-analysis experience using Python MATLAB or similar tools.

• Strong analytical organizational communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Previous research or project experience in silicon photonics integrated optics optoelectronics or neuromorphic computing.

• Familiarity with photonic simulation tools such as Ansys Lumerical COMSOL Multiphysics or similar software.

• Experience with optical measurements automated test systems device fabrication packaging or machine-learning methods.

Specialized Technical Laboratory Computational or Research Competencies

• Silicon photonic device design

• Electromagnetic simulation

• Fiber-to-chip optical coupling

• Optical and electrical testing

• Laboratory automation

• Scientific programming

• Data analysis

• Photonic computing

• Neuromorphic hardware

Learning Outcomes and Professional Development

The Research Assistant will gain practical experience in silicon photonic device design photonic integrated-circuit testing optical and electrical measurements experimental automation and neuromorphic computing. The role also provides opportunities to strengthen scientific writing presentation teamwork and research problem-solving skills contribute to publications and conference presentations and receive mentoring for graduate studies or careers in photonics semiconductor technology and artificial-intelligence hardware.

Required Experience:

Junior IC