Research Assistant Positions Open!

The Photonic Systems Research Laboratory at Michigan State University is pioneering reconfigurable microwave-photonic systems, quantum-enabled sensors, and AI-driven photonic integrated circuits. We’re recruiting B.S./M.S.-qualified researchers with strong electromagnetics foundations, hands-on lab experience, and MATLAB/Python proficiency to join us in Summer or Fall 2026.

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Thomas Clark
Thomas Clark
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), College of Engineering

Dr. Clark’s research interests include the development and characterization of low-noise and ultrafast lasers and photonic systems and devices, as well as the application of photonic technology to the development of advanced systems for communications, sensing and signal processing.