Research Scholar

Posting Number : PG194089EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title : Research Scholar

Anticipated Hiring Range :

Commensurate based on education and experience

Work Schedule : 40 Hrs / week

Job Location : Raleigh, NC

Department :

Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the Department :

North Carolina State University has a foundational legacy of disruptive innovation in wide-bandgap materials, optoelectronic devices, and large-scale photonic integrated circuits. We are establishing advanced research capabilities to build radically different photonic and optoelectronic systems operating in the ultra-violet to visible to near-IR spectral regime based on integrating wide-bandgap semiconductors (primarily III-Nitride materials) and III-V compound materials. These advances will enable radical advances in various fields, including sensors, imaging, visible-light / IR communications, computational accelerators, AI infrastructure, chip-scale atomic systems (including optical clocks), quantum photonics, and quantum communications.

The core photonics and optoelectronics effort at NCSU has over 100 cumulative years of leadership experience in advancing state-of-the-art solutions in III-nitride materials and devices, optoelectronics / photonics, and photonic integrated circuits. We have world-leading capabilities and research efforts in the areas of crystal growth, materials integration, device processing, and device / system design. We are now seeking to enhance and grow this effort in the areas of integrated photonic devices.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits :

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer :

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer : Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties :

Photonic links are well-established for handling high data bandwidths and various signal types. However, their integration within microsystems remains limited due to planar optical routing constraints. The candidate will help lead advancements in unprecedented link efficiency and density performance. The focus will be on the use of novel fabrication techniques to create advanced photonic chips. The program will enable new microsystem architectures for future applications such as interconnect communications, AI infrastructure, optical phased arrays, quantum sensing, etc.

As a research scholar, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to develop key enabling integrated photonic technologies to make this a reality. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and faculty during full development cycles from conceptual device design to running application demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities :

Join us to be part of a team that shapes the future of photonic interconnects! You Belong Here – NC State University offers a multitude of career prospects that align with the university’s Employee Value Proposition . NC State University has prepared a Candidate Guide which contains valuable information on our childcare partnerships, tuition waiver program, relocation services, wellness and recreation memberships, employer subsidized health coverage, and much more.

Discover the possibilities at NC State University and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for your professional and personal growth.

Minimum Education and Experience :

Other Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required License(s) or Certification(s) :

N / A

Valid NC Driver's License required :

No

Commercial Driver's License required :

No

Job Open Date : 05 / 06 / 2025

Anticipated Close Date :

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number : 00111443

Position Type : EPS / SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) :

1.00

Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID :

140401 - Electrical & Computer Engineering

EEO :

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .

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