Silicon Photonics Research Assistant for Neuromorphic AI

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 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