Post-Doctoral Researcher - Silicon Photonics for Computing Applications
The University of Southern California is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Silicon Photonics for Computing Applications at their Information Sciences Institute. The selected candidate will design, prototype, and test photonic devices for next-generation computing architectures, collaborating with fabrication partners and participating in system-level experimental validation.
Responsibilities
- 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 end-to-end prototyping and validation
- Contribute to publications, technical reports, and intellectual property development
Skills
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field
- Strong background in Integrated Photonics, including demonstrated experience in PIC design, layout, and tapeout in commercial foundries
- Proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, IPKISS, Ansys, KLayout)
- Hands-on experience in device fabrication, testing, and characterization (e.g., using probe stations, tunable lasers, optical spectrum analyzers)
- Familiarity with materials such as Si, SiN, AlN, BaTiO₃, or 2D materials is a plus
- Strong publication record and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
- Experience with MPW runs (e.g., AIM Photonics, GF Fotonix)
- Exposure to optical in-memory compute or optical AI accelerators
- Familiarity with advanced packaging methods for photonics
- Previous collaboration with industry or transition of research to commercial applications
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