The Department of Engineering Physics is seeking talented and highly qualified individuals to support faculty research efforts. Opportunities in applied physics, optical sciences, physical sciences, material science, and nuclear engineering (nuclear weapon physics, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear detection, and forensics) are available as follows.

These positions are open to United States citizens; selected opportunities may also be available for permanent residents. Further information on current opportunities, please Contact the Department.

Postdoctoral Research Assistants: Qualified individuals will have earned a doctoral degree in applied physics, engineering physics, physical science, or other engineering disciplines. Duties may include proposal development, design, execution synthesis, and publication of externally funded research in conjunction with AFIT faculty and Ph.D. and M.S. students. A documented record of successful research experience in these areas is preferred. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Research Assistant (Ph.D. Student): Qualified individuals will have earned an M.S. degree in applied physics, engineering physics, physical science, or other engineering disciplines and be admitted to AFIT as a fulltime degree seeking student within the Department of Engineering Physics. This opportunity includes a competitive compensation package, including tuition funding and a stipend.

Research Assistant (M.S. Student): Qualified individuals will have earned a B.S. degree in engineering physics, applied physics, physical science, or other engineering disciplines and be admitted to AFIT as a fulltime degree seeking student within the Department of Engineering Physics. This opportunity includes a competitive compensation package, including tuition funding and a stipend.