Postdoc, Computational Photonics & Large-Scale Laser Arrays

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida (CREOL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance computational nonlinear dynamics and large-scale numerical modeling of semiconductor laser arrays. The role blends mathematical modeling with high-performance computing to handle large networks of coupled lasers and optical modes.

The successful candidate will optimize simulations, implement scalable algorithms, and work with experimental photonics teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computational Science, Physics, Optical Science, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Numerical integration of large systems of nonlinear delay-differential equations.
• Modeling of single-mode and multimode semiconductor laser arrays.
• Optimization and acceleration of existing simulation codes.
• Parallel computing and high-performance computing (HPC).
• GPU acceleration, where appropriate.
• Development of scalable numerical algorithms for systems containing large numbers of lasers and optical modes.

Skills

Numerical methods

Scientific computing

Large-scale systems

High-performance computing

Parallel algorithms

GPU computing

Programming skills

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics/Computational Mathematics/Computational Science/Physics/Optical Science/Electrical Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Python

Julia

MATLAB

CUDA

Job description

University of Central Florida (CREOL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance computational nonlinear dynamics and large-scale numerical modeling of semiconductor laser arrays. The role blends mathematical modeling with high-performance computing to handle large networks of coupled lasers and optical modes.

The successful candidate will optimize simulations, implement scalable algorithms, and work with experimental photonics teams.