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Open Positions

CREOL is HIRING

As a result of new investment by the State of Florida and UCF leadership, CREOL is undergoing a major expansion, with approximately 10 new faculty positions to be filled in the next two years.  This is accompanied by new faculty positions across the university in several major initiatives to grow research in Semiconductor Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Space and Planetary Instrumentation, Commercialization, and Exploration.  We are seeking both junior and senior faculty, and several endowed chairs and professorships are available to attract the strongest candidates. We are seeking a diverse pool of outstanding applicants.  Attractive salaries and startup packages are available.

Faculty

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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Optics and Photonics
We have several open tenured or tenure-earning faculty positions at all levels in the college of optics and photonics in general areas of optics and photonics, including, but not limited to: Semiconductor Photonics, Nanophotonics, Space-related photonics, Aerospace and Defense, Hypersonics; Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and Artificial/Augmented Reality. Candidates at the highest level may be considered for an endowed Professorship or Chair position.
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Postdoctoral

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Postdoctoral/Research Scientist/Engineer Position in Experimental Optics and Lasers
Postdoctoral/Research Scientist/Engineer position is available in the field of experimental optics and lasers. The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida (UCF).  UCF is undergoing rapid growth in the size of external research funding, academic stature, and student and faculty diversity. UCF supports and benefits from economic growth in Central Florida, which is emerging as a major hub for technology development. The University is located in the metropolitan Orlando area, which offers a vibrant lifestyle and a variety of cultural and recreational activities. CREOL is one of the world’s foremost institutions for research and education in optical and photonic science and engineering. The College offers MS and PhD degrees in optics and photonics, and a BS degree in photonic science and engineering. The faculty engages in fundamental and applied research and education in lasers, optical fibers, semiconductor and integrated photonic devices, nonlinear and quantum optics, and...

Postdoctoral/Research Scientist Position in Lasers Dynamics and Nonlinear Dynamics
Postdoctoral/research scientist position is available in the field of theoretical and computational laser dynamics and nonlinear dynamics. The College of Optics and Photonics/CREOL at the University of Central Florida (UCF).  UCF is undergoing rapid growth in the size of external research funding, academic stature, and student and faculty diversity. UCF supports and benefits from economic growth in Central Florida, which is emerging as a major hub for technology development. The University is located in the metropolitan Orlando area, which offers a vibrant lifestyle and a variety of cultural and recreational activities. CREOL is one of the world’s foremost institutions for research and education in optical and photonic science and engineering. The College offers MS and PhD degrees in optics and photonics, and a BS degree in photonic science and engineering. The faculty engages in fundamental and applied research and education in lasers, optical fibers, semiconductor and integrated photonic devices, nonlinear...

Students

Numerous resources are available to support graduate students pursuing research-based degrees. Many of these opportunities can be found at: Graduate Fellowships