Experimental Optics Scientist—Semiconductor Laser Arrays

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a research scientist to join the CREOL, FPCE, and TLI communities on the main campus in Orlando. The role focuses on large, high-power diode laser arrays, external-cavity coupling and synchronization, with opportunities to model nonlinear laser dynamics.

Start date is Spring 2027 for a 12-month contract. The candidate will work with the Semiconductor Diode Laser Group to develop and validate experimental platforms, aligning and optimizing systems and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with free-space optical systems and alignment.
• Solid understanding of Gaussian beam propagation, diffraction, focusing, imaging and beam characterization.
• Experience with semiconductor lasers, laser sources and optical components.
• Ability to independently align, characterize, and optimize complex free-space optical setups.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, alignment, and optimization of advanced optical platforms using semiconductor diode lasers and laser arrays.
• Participate in experimental work combining optical experiments with modeling of nonlinear laser dynamics.
• Characterize and troubleshoot optical systems and advance experimental capabilities.

Skills

Free-space optics

Gaussian beam propagation

Optical alignment

Semiconductor lasers

Optical diagnostics

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Optics/Photonics

Job description

University of Central Florida is seeking a research scientist to join the CREOL, FPCE, and TLI communities on the main campus in Orlando. The role focuses on large, high-power diode laser arrays, external-cavity coupling and synchronization, with opportunities to model nonlinear laser dynamics.

Start date is Spring 2027 for a 12-month contract. The candidate will work with the Semiconductor Diode Laser Group to develop and validate experimental platforms, aligning and optimizing systems and