Post-Doctoral Researcher: Photonic IC Design & AI Hardware

University of Southern California; Arlington (VA); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Southern California is hiring for a lead role in photonics research focused on PIC design and silicon photonics development. The candidate will drive design, simulation, fabrication coordination, and device characterization to advance photonic computing and AI accelerators.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, external partners, and publication of findings, with opportunities to impact next-generation computing hardware.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or closely related field.
• Experience with PIC design, layout, and foundry tapeout.
• Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience in device fabrication, testing, and characterization.
• Familiarity with Si, SiN, AlN, BaTiO3, or 2D materials.

Responsabilités

• Lead photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation using commercial tools.
• Contribute to novel photonic computing architectures including optical in-memory and neuromorphic computing.
• Coordinate tapeout and fabrication of silicon photonic devices with commercial foundries.
• Characterize fabricated devices using optical and electrical test setups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners for prototyping and validation.
• Contribute to publications, technical reports, and IP development.

Connaissances

PIC design

Device testing

Photonic systems

Formation

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Outils

Lumerical

IPKISS

Ansys

KLayout

Description du poste

University of Southern California is hiring for a lead role in photonics research focused on PIC design and silicon photonics development. The candidate will drive design, simulation, fabrication coordination, and device characterization to advance photonic computing and AI accelerators.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, external partners, and publication of findings, with opportunities to impact next-generation computing hardware.