Laser Diode Research Scientist — Semiconductors & Photonics

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Laboratories@NTU, part of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, invites applications for a Research Scientist with a background in semiconductor laser diodes, semiconductor photonics, or related materials research. The role focuses on laser diode fabrication, characterization, and project support.

You will work in a hands-on lab environment, perform lithography, deposition, and optical simulations, contribute to publications and proposals, and ensure safe lab practices.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
• Hands-on cleanroom experience with lithography, PECVD, metal deposition and rapid thermal annealing.
• Experience in fabrication/characterization of semiconductor laser diodes and photonics; strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist research operations including procurement, setup, literature reviews and safe-work processes.
• Lead fabrication, characterization and analysis of laser diodes.
• Support project activities, including events, publications, proposal preparation, planning, monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Semiconductor lasers

Photonic materials

Cleanroom processes

Optical simulation

Education

PhD degree

Master's degree

Tools

PECVD deposition

Lithography

Metal deposition

FDTD

BPM

Job description

Temasek Laboratories@NTU, part of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, invites applications for a Research Scientist with a background in semiconductor laser diodes, semiconductor photonics, or related materials research. The role focuses on laser diode fabrication, characterization, and project support.

You will work in a hands-on lab environment, perform lithography, deposition, and optical simulations, contribute to publications and proposals, and ensure safe lab practices.