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University of Southern California
4 days ago
Post-Doctoral Researcher – Silicon Photonics for Computing Applications University of Southern California in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Annual base salary range: USD 75,000 to USD 85,000.
Country
United States
University
University of Southern California
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The Application Specific Intelligent Computing (ASIC) Lab at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in silicon photonics for computing applications. The project centers on designing, prototyping, and testing photonic integrated circuits and devices that can support next-generation computing architectures, especially optical in-memory computing and related hardware-acceleration concepts.
The postdoctoral researcher will lead PIC design and simulation using commercial tools, coordinate tapeout and fabrication with external foundries, and characterize fabricated silicon photonic devices using optical and electrical test setups. The work is strongly experimental and translational, combining device-level development with system-level validation and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
The role sits in a research environment focused on advanced computing applications and photonics-enabled hardware acceleration for AI. The advert emphasizes real-world prototyping, collaboration with fabrication partners and national consortia, and the opportunity to help shape innovative silicon photonics technologies from design through validation and publication.
Funding details
Annual base salary range: USD 75,000 to USD 85,000.
What's required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field is required. Applicants should have a strong background in integrated photonics, including demonstrated experience in PIC design, layout, and tapeout in commercial foundries, and proficiency with photonic design and simulation tools such as Lumerical, IPKISS, Ansys, and KLayout. Hands-on experience with device fabrication, testing, and characterization using probe stations, tunable lasers, and optical spectrum analyzers is required. Familiarity with Si, SiN, AlN, BaTiO3, or 2D materials is a plus. A strong publication record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment are expected. Preferred experience includes MPW runs, optical in-memory compute or optical AI accelerators, advanced packaging methods for photonics, and prior industry collaboration or technology transfer experience.
How to apply
Submit a CV including a publication list, a one-page statement describing prior research and interest in the program, names and contact information for three references, and a PDF of one representative publication. Apply through the USC Workday application link.
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