Post-Doctoral Researcher - Silicon Photonics for Computing Applications

University of Southern California

Posted: 12 July 2026 - Los Angeles, United States of America

About this opening

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in photonics-enabled hardware acceleration for AI and advanced computing. You will work alongside a dynamic team at the forefront of next-generation system design, engaging in real-world prototyping with direct impact on future computing platforms. The role provides hands-on collaboration with top-tier fabrication partners and national research consortia, access to advanced prototyping infrastructure, and the chance to shape the direction of innovative silicon photonics technologies.

Position details

  • Reference: REQ20172408
  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Engineering
  • Research topic: Silicon Photonics