What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Research Assistant position at CHEManager International?
Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39174
Job Number
SE180424
Position 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
nmestakhri@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date
03/16/2026
Projected End Date
05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position 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
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
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39174
Job Number
SE180424
Position 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
nmestakhri@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date
03/16/2026
Projected End Date
05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position 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.
- Chapman undergraduate student.
- Interested in hands-on engineering projects (e.g., building mechanical setups).
- Good writing and presentation skills.
- Responsible and organized.
- Background in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, and/or computer engineering.
- Availability to work consistently for 10 hours per week.
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
Salary : $19