[Early Advert] Research Fellow (Computational and theoretical modeling of...

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to spearhead computational and theoretical modeling of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics. Working with experimentalists, you will study coherent X-ray emission from van der Waals materials and explore table-top X-ray phase-contrast imaging.

The successful candidate will develop theoretical and numerical frameworks, lead papers, and present at international conferences;

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with electrodynamics and electromagnetism; quantum physics/quantum electrodynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical and numerical frameworks for free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals
• Present at top-tier international conferences

Education

PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field

Job description

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding schools of Nanyang Technological University, ranking 1st in the world in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities (2025/2026); and 4th globally according to QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026).

The L. J. Wong Group on X-ray & Free Electron Quantum Nanophotonics is one of the leading research groups in the world on X-ray photonics, having been recognized as a 2024 Falling Walls Winner in Physical Sciences for “Breaking the Wall of Quantum X-ray Tech” by the Falling Walls Foundation. [Group website: https://sites.google.com/view/ljwgroup]

We are seeking aResearch Fellow to spearhead cutting-edge research in the computational and theoretical modeling of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics. Working closely with experimentalists, the research fellow will lead the study of coherent X-ray emission from free-electron-driven van der Waals materials, and the use of this platform for realizing X-ray phase-contrast imaging on a table‑top scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop theoretical and numerical frameworks for free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics – i.e., model the physics of free electrons impinging on nanomaterials like van der Waals crystals, and subsequent coherent X-ray emission processes.

• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals

• Present at top-tier international conferences

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field

• Familiarity with electrodynamics and electromagnetism; quantum physics/quantum electrodynamics is a plus

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.