Research Assistant, Temporary Part-Time
Research Assistant, Temporary Part-Time
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22-08-2025
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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the Structural Quantum Optics ( SQO ) group at Chapman University. The successful candidate will play a central role in establishing a new laboratory assisting in optical setup and alignment supporting equipment procurement and conducting cutting-edge experiments involving entangled photons Timepix cameras and single-photon detectors. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced optical instrumentation and the opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative academic environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Assist in the setup alignment and maintenance of optical experiments including arranging and mounting optics on optical tables. Support the procurement process by identifying sourcing and ordering optical components detectors and related equipment. Conduct experiments involving spontaneous parametric down-conversion ( SPDC ) sources of entangled photons. Operate calibrate and troubleshoot advanced single-photon detection systems including Timepix cameras and APDs. Maintain laboratory organization ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment and resources. Collect analyze and interpret experimental data; prepare reports presentations and contribute to publications. Collaborate with faculty postdoctoral researchers and graduate students on experimental design and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering or a related field. Hands-on experience with optical systems including alignment of lasers nonlinear crystals mirrors lenses and beam-splitters. Familiarity with photon detection systems quantum optics experiments and imaging systems. Proficiency in scientific data acquisition and analysis (e.g. MATLAB Python LabVIEW). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the Structural Quantum Optics ( SQO ) group at Chapman University. The successful candidate will play a central role in establishing a new laboratory assisting in optical setup and alignment supporting equipment procurement and conducting cutting-edge experiments involving entangled photons Timepix cameras and single-photon detectors. This position offers hands-on experience with advanced optical instrumentation and the opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a collaborative academic environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Assist in the setup alignment and maintenance of optical experiments including arranging and mounting optics on optical tables. Support the procurement process by identifying sourcing and ordering optical components detectors and related equipment. Conduct experiments involving spontaneous parametric down-conversion ( SPDC ) sources of entangled photons. Operate calibrate and troubleshoot advanced single-photon detection systems including Timepix cameras and APDs. Maintain laboratory organization ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment and resources. Collect analyze and interpret experimental data; prepare reports presentations and contribute to publications. Collaborate with faculty postdoctoral researchers and graduate students on experimental design and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering or a related field. Hands-on experience with optical systems including alignment of lasers nonlinear crystals mirrors lenses and beam-splitters. Familiarity with photon detection systems quantum optics experiments and imaging systems. Proficiency in scientific data acquisition and analysis (e.g. MATLAB Python LabVIEW). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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