Kai Wu

PhD student openings at the University of South Florida in the Nanomagnetic Biosensors & Devices Lab led by Dr. Kai Wu in the Department of Physics. The lab is recruiting 3 PhD students for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 . The research is highly interdisciplinary and sits at the intersection of physics , materials science , electrical engineering , biomedical engineering , nanotechnology , and AI-enabled healthcare technologies. Research themes include magnetic nanomaterials , spintronic devices , biosensors , biomedical imaging , wearable sensing , micro/nanofabrication , in-sensor computing , and edge AI for healthcare applications. The lab also highlights work on magnetic particle imaging (MPI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and intelligent sensing systems for disease diagnosis and treatment. Preferred applicants have backgrounds in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, or related fields. Prior experience in magnetic materials, spintronics, biosensing, imaging, wearable devices, fabrication, machine learning, edge AI, or data analysis is welcome, though not strictly required. Students with relevant publications are especially encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should email [email protected] with a CV, unofficial transcripts, a brief statement of research interests, and representative publications if available. The post directs prospective students to apply to the Spring/Fall 2027 PhD program in the Department of Physics at USF. Institution: University of South Florida , Tampa, Florida, USA.

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in spintronic sensor arrays, in-sensor computing, and bioelectromagnetic sensing at the University of South Florida (Department of Physics, Tampa, Florida, USA). The Nanomagnetic Biosensors & Devices Lab led by Dr. Kai Wu is recruiting two immediate postdoctoral researchers . The project focuses on developing large-array spintronic sensor platforms for in-sensor computing , with potential applications in neural cell imaging , magnetic biosensing , cell-based measurements , and bioelectromagnetic sensing . Research areas include spintronic sensors , magnetic sensors , magnetic thin films , micro/nanofabrication , low-noise measurements , transport and magnetic characterization , sensor arrays , CMOS-compatible integration , neuromorphic computing , and ML-assisted hardware . The role also involves preparing manuscripts, conference presentations, proposals, and mentoring graduate/undergraduate students. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in physics , electrical engineering , materials science , applied physics , nanotechnology , or a closely related field. Preferred experience includes spintronic devices, GMR sensors, MTJs, spin valves, cleanroom fabrication, device patterning, electrical/magnetic characterization, and biomedical sensing applications. The position starts on or after September 1, 2026 . Interested candidates should email a CV , representative publications , and contact information for 2–3 references to [email protected] . Shortlisted candidates may be invited to submit a formal application through the official USF hiring system . This is a research staff opening rather than a scholarship. No funding details were specified in the post.