General Information 

The Estakhri Research Group at Chapman University led by Prof. Mohammadi Estakhri is searching for two outstanding and motivated Postdoctoral Researchers who are interested in research in the broad area of engineering and understanding light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Specific research areas of interest are photonic metamaterials and metasurfaces, inverse optimization and machine learning in nanophotonics, and theoretical electromagnetics. 

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all US. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Fowler School of Engineering. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by our students, faculty and researchers. 

Qualifications
 
Applicants should hold a doctoral or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, or related fields before the start date of the appointment. Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory and previous experience with EM simulation software is required. Familiarity with inverse optimization and machine learning methods is desired. 

Responsibilities 

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research and/or collaborate on multiple research projects related to supervisors’ principal research on electromagnetic metamaterials. Primary responsibilities include 1- research, analysis, and manuscript preparation, 2- working with students, 3- contributing to dissemination of research outcome (e.g., conference presentations).

Information for Applicants

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

1)  Detailed curriculum vitae
2)  Cover letter indicating research interests, summary of previous research portfolio, and future goals (Max of 2 pages)
3)  Writing sample (re-print of a published scholarly work)
4)  Contact information of two references (reference letters are encouraged but are not required at the time of application)

Application deadline is November 1, 2021.  Applications should be addressed to Dr. Nasim Mohammadi Estakhri, Fowler School of Engineering, Chapman University.  Questions may be directed to estakhri@chapman.edu.