Student Research Assistant

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Job Number
SE180424

Position Information

Department or Unit Name
Fowler School of Engineering

Position Headcount
2

Position Title
Student Research Assistant

Academic Year
Spring 2026

Term or Semester
Spring

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range
$19.00 - $19.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange

Approved Supervisor
Nooshin Estakhri

Supervisor Email
nmestakhri

Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
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Desired Start Date
03/16/2026

Projected End Date
05/24/2026

Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Our group focuses on multidisciplinary areas of optics and photonics as well as quantum information science and technology and quantum optics. We investigate new phenomena and their physical dynamics in the scattering of classical and quantum fields from disordered and complex media. The student researcher will be involved in different aspects of the projects including numerical and computational level to hands-on experimental work.

Responsibilities

Setting up experimental optical setups, operating optical experiments. Work on aligning and preparing optical systems, including lasers, detectors, and associated instrumentation, while following proper safety protocols.

Performing measurements, collecting data, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data using analytical tools and software.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date lab documentation by maintaining the optical setup, organizing components, and keeping detailed documentation of optical procedures and experimental results.

Building and integrating in-house designed parts for optics experiments, specific to the project.

Working with other students and researchers in the group on advancing the project.

Maintaining weekly meetings with the advisor to discuss progress.

Required Qualifications

Chapman undergraduate student.

Interested in hands-on engineering projects (e.g., building mechanical setups).

Good writing and presentation skills.

Responsible and organized.

Desired Qualifications

Background in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, and/or computer engineering.

Availability to work consistently for 10+ hours per week.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Student employees in this position are required to complete FERPA training within the first week of their assignment.

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS