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Available Positions

Our laboratory always welcomes motivated and enthusiastic new members!

The HIE Lab at UC Irvine welcomes inquiries from motivated postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers interested in advancing high-speed integrated electronics.

Application information updated July 2026

Postdoctoral Scholars

Actively recruiting

We welcome postdoctoral candidates whose research experience aligns with the laboratory’s high-frequency circuits, devices, and systems programs.

Relevant backgrounds

  • RF/mm-wave circuit design
  • Microwave theory
  • Solid-state device physics
  • Nonlinear dynamics

What to send

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Contact information for 2–3 references

Graduate Students

Prospective students welcome

Prospective M.S. and Ph.D. students should complete the official UCI graduate application and may also email the lab to introduce their interests and preparation.

Relevant backgrounds

  • Analog and RF circuit design
  • Microwave engineering
  • Electromagnetics and antennas
  • AI-assisted hardware design

What to send

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Brief summary of research interests

Undergraduate Researchers

UCI students welcome

UCI undergraduates interested in mm-wave circuits and related hardware research may contact the lab to discuss preparation and potential projects.

Relevant backgrounds

  • Circuit analysis and electronics
  • Signals and systems
  • Electromagnetics
  • Programming or numerical methods

What to send

  • Unofficial transcript
  • Short summary of research interests
  • Relevant coursework or project experience

Interested?

Reach out to Prof. Hamidreza Aghasi to discuss opportunities.