Graduate Student Positions
We are always seeking motivated graduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on photonics or magnetics. Prospective applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline, and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with prior experience in device fabrication and/or materials synthesis and characterization related to magnetism and photonics will be given priority. Please note that Ph.D. positions are highly dependent on the availability of funding, and all recruitment decisions are made accordingly.
Interested students may email Dr. Srinivasan only after carefully reading this webpage. Your email should include:
- A concise message (≤300 words) describing what you want to work on and how you would extend or improve one of the research areas listed on the Research page.
- Your CV in PDF format (and nothing else).
Emails that contain the following issues will likely be disregarded:
- Misspelling the names of group members or the lab.
- Using vague or generic language (e.g., “I’m interested in magnetism/photonic/biosensing”) instead of being specific.
- Referring to publications from our portfolio that are not aligned with current research directions.
- Attaching additional documents or including hyperlinks to external webpages.
- Asking about graduate research or teaching assistantships without addressing the requirements above.
More information about the Ph.D. program and application instructions can be found here.
We also welcome students who wish to apply for federal research and graduate fellowships with the intention of pursuing a Ph.D. at Boise State University. (Note: These opportunities are often restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents, but some are open to international students.)
We do not encourage or accept self-funded Ph.D. students.
Undergraduate Student Positions
Undergraduate students pursuing a B.S. degree at Boise State who are interested in gaining research experience are welcome to contact us about research assistantship opportunities. These positions are typically hourly, with an expected commitment of 10–15 hours per week. To ensure a rewarding experience, we require undergraduate students to commit to at least one year in the AMPS Lab.
Postdoctoral Researchers
As funding becomes available, the AMPS Lab may solicit applications for postdoctoral positions. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to lead independent research projects, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and pursue competitive external funding opportunities. Specific roles and responsibilities will depend on the project and funding source.