Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Undergraduate Research Assistant position in an NSF funded project aims to develop a novel semiconductor-based opto-electronics and all-optical devices. Such devices will then be used in a wide range of applications such as on-chip optical routing and switching and optical sensing. This is an ambitious research project, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across semiconductor device physics, photonics, plasmonics, and electrical engineering.

This position will be responsible for working in cutting-edge computational research in semiconductor Photonics and Plasmonics. Student training will involve: development, implementation of devices, Multiphysics thermo-electro-optic simulations and understanding the dynamics of electromagnetic field interactions with the charge’s particles and carrier dynamics in the doped semiconductor interfaces. This position will be also involved in maintaining the Optoelectronics Computational-Lab. Additional job duties include assisting supervisor in writing manuscripts and presenting research work at major conferences.

• Must be a current Troy University student enrolled at least half-time.
• Must be available for 13 hours per week throughout the semester.
• Motivated to learn and work individually and in team environment.
• Basic knowledge in optics, semiconductor devices and electronics.

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Position is funded by an external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.

Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University participates in eVerify.