[Early Advert] Research Fellow (Experimental free-electron-driven X-ray...

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead experimental studies in free-electron-driven X-ray photonics, with the goal of table-top X-ray phase-contrast imaging. You will conduct experiments in SEM/TEM environments and contribute to high-impact publications.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in physics, engineering, or related fields and have familiarity with vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments on free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics and phase-contrast imaging in customized SEM and TEM setups.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals.
• Present at top-tier international conferences.

Skills

Vacuum electronics

Free-electron-based devices

Education

PhD in physics/engineering/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 experimental study of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics, with the goal of using such a source to achieve X-ray phase-contrast imaging on a table-top scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments on free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics and phase-contrast imaging in customized scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) setups
• 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 vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices

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