Research Physicist

Job Details Apply now Job No: 503685 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location: Eglin AFB, FL Category: Research Institute Staff Department: Energetic Materials - 250515 Pay Grade: R3 - Exempt Advertised: June 29, 2026 Applications close: July 06, 2026 Position Summary The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a Research Physicist to join our team at Eglin AFB in sunny Florida. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can contribute to cutting‑edge research and development supporting the US Air Force. For a career that makes a difference - Apply Today! The primary purpose of this position is to conduct sponsored on‑site research at the AFRL Air Warfare Directorate located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. UDRI is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented, scientifically driven physicist with extensive experience with laser systems, numerical simulations of electromagnetic systems and research in plasmonics and plasmonic nanoparticles. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Physics or closely related physical science field with a minimum of 3 years related working experience. Has experience with lasers, laser safety and handling. Has experience in the field of numerical simulations of electromagnetic systems. Has extensive experience in finite element method (FEM) numerical simulations. Has experience in researching plasmonics and plasmonic nanoparticles. Has experience with periodic photonic structures such as photonic crystals and fiber or nanorod arrays. Has experience with metamaterials. Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred Qualifications At least 20 years’ experience preferred. Previous experience working with AFRL/DoD labs is preferred. Experience with Comsol Multiphysics software is preferred. Experience in integrated electro-optical systems is preferred. Supercomputing experience including familiarity with massively parallel systems and MPI is preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Closing Statement Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Dayton