What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate, Limited Term position at chapman?
The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a Research Associate position in the areas of quantum optics and quantum information science. Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Fowler School of Engineering, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with 60 minors and 17 integrated and bridge programs. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. Opened in the fall of 2019, the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering, along with a new graduate program, a MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The School also offers several interdisciplinary minors and themed inquiry programs which allow students from across other Chapman programs to explore engineering. Fowler Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global challenges, and to building truly inclusive and equitable faculty, staff, and student experiences. A key component of that mission is the recruitment and support of faculty, staff, and students from the broadest possible set of backgrounds and experiences. The newly opened Swenson Family Hall of Engineering provides state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research that allow for experiences that are truly without boundaries. Position DescriptionThe Research Associate position is available immediately for highly motivated individuals to join Dr. Nooshin Estakhri’s research group. Dr. Estakhri’s research interests focus on two main themes: (1) investigating new phenomena and their physical dynamics in the scattering of classical and quantum fields from complex disordered structures and their significance in the realm of quantum optics; as well as (2) new and timely topics in the area of quantum information science which includes proposing and testing quantum control protocols and techniques for solid-state quantum processors particularly quantum dot spin-based structures. The Research Associate will conduct independent research in the areas of quantum optics and quantum information science. The research will include: Performing analytical modeling and numerical simulations on complex disordered nanophotonic structures, Investigating new phenomena and their physical dynamics in the scattering of classical and quantum fields from complex disordered structures and their significance in the realm of quantum optics, Analyzing collected data from numerical simulations and experimental measurements, Devising and implementing appropriate measurement techniques (if applicable), Working on quantum control techniques and gate designs (includes programming) for spin-based quantum processors for quantum computing, Publishing results in scientific journals and presenting results at national and/or international conferences, Working alongside principal investigator to mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers. Projects will be related to ongoing research and expanding beyond those ideas will be the primary goal. This is an exempt Academic Professional position. This position is eligible for participation in our health and welfare benefits, supplemental retirement plan, accrued sick time, vacation, and Holiday pay.
