Diamond Synthesis Scientist — Lead Advanced Crystal Growth

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Temasek Laboratories seeks a PhD-qualified materials scientist to lead diamond synthesis research. You will operate MPCVD and hydrogenation systems, perform Raman/XRD/SEM/AFM analyses, and optimize crystal growth protocols. You will document results and present progress to project teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in CVD/diamond or wide-bandgap semiconductors, strong data analysis skills, and experience with surface chemistry and device-relevant material requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or related field with diamond synthesis specialization.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in CVD, preferably diamond or wide-bandgap semiconductors.
• Hands-on MPCVD/plasma-assisted CVD systems understanding and gas handling.
• Strong materials characterization background with Raman/XRD/SEM/AFM.
• Experience with surface chemistry or hydrogen plasma treatments is desirable.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and material requirements.
• Proficient in experimental design, data analysis, and statistics for optimization.
• Good writing skills for proposals, reports and publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, and operation of MPCVD and hydrogenation systems.
• Review literature on synthesis of diamond single crystals and challenges.
• Develop iterative protocols for growing high-quality diamond crystals.
• Characterize materials using Raman, AFM, XRD, and SEM for feedback.
• Perform hydrogen termination and surface/electrical characterization.
• Record experiments and maintain equipment operation logs.
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for reviews.
• Collaborate with device fabrication to meet material specs.

Skills

MPCVD

Diamond synthesis

CVD plasma systems

Raman spectroscopy

XRD

AFM

SEM

Data analysis

Proposal writing

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

MPCVD reactor

Hydrogenation system

Plasma equipment

Job description

NTU Temasek Laboratories seeks a PhD-qualified materials scientist to lead diamond synthesis research. You will operate MPCVD and hydrogenation systems, perform Raman/XRD/SEM/AFM analyses, and optimize crystal growth protocols. You will document results and present progress to project teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in CVD/diamond or wide-bandgap semiconductors, strong data analysis skills, and experience with surface chemistry and device-relevant material requirements.