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Research Scientist in the Department of Physics and the Integrated Space Science and Technology Institute (ISSTI)

American UniversityWashington, DC

$75,000–125,000/yr

Posted Sep 17, 2026

What you’d do

Design, lay out, and fabricate photonic integrated circuits in a research role with the Department of Physics and ISSTI, in partnership with NASA Goddard. Full-time, 12-month term position with possible renewal. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 6, 2026. Apply through the link.

You’ll need

  • Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred in EE, photonics, optical engineering, or physics
  • Master's degree considered
  • Photonic integrated circuit design and layout
  • Fabrication experience

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