Posting DetailsStudent Title Classification Information Quick Link Job Number SE180424Position Information Department or Unit Name Fowler School of Engineering Position Headcount 2 Position Title Student Research Assistant Academic Year Spring 2026 Term or Semester Spring Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $19.00 - $19.00 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Nooshin Estakhri Supervisor Email Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar(Start Date 03/16/2026 Projected End Date 05/24/2026 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 HrsPosition Summary Information Job Description Summary Our group focuses on multidisciplinary areas of optics and photonics as well as quantum information science and technology and quantum optics. We investigate new phenomena and their physical dynamics in the scattering of classical and quantum fields from disordered and complex media. The student researcher will be involved in different aspects of the projects including numerical and computational level to hands-on experimental work.Responsibilities Setting up experimental optical setups, operating optical experiments. Work on aligning and preparing optical systems, including lasers, detectors, and associated instrumentation, while following proper safety protocols.Performing measurements, collecting data, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data using analytical tools and software.Maintain accurate, up-to-date lab documentation by maintaining the optical setup, organizing components, and keeping detailed documentation of optical procedures and experimental results.Building and integrating in-house designed parts for optics experiments, specific to the project.Working with other students and researchers in the group on advancing the project.Maintaining weekly meetings with the advisor to discuss progress. Required Qualifications Chapman undergraduate student.Interested in hands-on engineering projects (e.g., building mechanical setups).Good writing and presentation skills.Responsible and organized. Desired Qualifications Background in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, and/or computer engineering.Availability to work consistently for 10+ hours per week. Special Instructions to Applicants Student employees in this position are required to complete FERPA training within the first week of their assignment.Budget Information Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
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Student Research Assistant