💼 Full-Time Position

Post-Doctoral Researcher - Silicon Photonics for Computing Applications

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University of Southern California
📍 Arlington, VA, United States
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Location
Arlington, United States
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The Application Specific Intelligent Computing (ASIC) Lab at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (USC’s ISI) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in Silicon Photonics, with a focus on advanced computing applications.


The selected candidate will contribute to the design, prototyping, and testing of photonic devices and circuits aimed at enabling next-generation computing architectures, such as optical in-memory computing. The role involves close collaboration with leading fabrication partners (e.g., GlobalFoundries, AIM Photonics), participation in multi-project wafer (MPW) tapeouts, and system-level experimental validation of fabricated prototypes. A strong drive for innovation is essential, as the work will push the boundaries of current photonic technologies and computing models.


**This is a one year appointment, with possibility of extension based on project funding and performance.**

**This position is located in our Arlington, V...