Research Assistant, Photonic Characterizer

Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based

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Job Summary

The selected candidate will work under the direction of members of the OIR Instrumentation group to collaborate on the characterization of photonic components already in-house.

Essential Job Duties

• May include setup and execution of photonic characterization experiments.
• Data analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Physics, Science, Electrical Engineering or another similar field.
• Competence with photonic characterization.
• Be able to lift at least 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with single-mode fiber injection into photonic integrated circuits.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring and driving active photonic circuits.
• Familiarity with operating sophisticated test equipment and automation.
• Familiarity with computer systems (hardware and software); some familiarity with analysis tools such as Matlab or Python and operating systems such as Linux.
• Willingness to read and follow detailed instructions, the diligence to make careful measurements, to work patiently to solve problems, and to document the work done.
• Competency in report writing is desirable, so good scores in courses requiring essay writing or some manifestation of good communication skills.
• A commitment to work full-time for up to 12 weeks.

Required Documents

• Resume

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