University of Florida · 4 months ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCIENTIST - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Florida is seeking a Research Assistant Scientist in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The role involves conducting research and development on photonic integrated circuits, including design, testing, and analysis, while also supporting educational missions and mentoring team members.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Optoelectronic component design/development/test
Chip design and foundry engagements
Perform design technology co-optimization (DCTO)
Perform photonic chip and device test
Perform data analysis
Synthesis or R&D result and prepare publications and dissemination material
Assemble and/or improve lab test environments
Identify and prepare applications to funding opportunities
Mentor team/group members
Qualification
Required
PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred
Experience with ASIC and mixed-signal (including PIC) Design for ML/AI applications
Experience in industry or national laboratories
Experience in DOD or national security ecosystem
U.S. Citizenship
Proven publication record
Proven team mentor
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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