Lead Plasma Physics Research Scientist-Laser Plasma Systems

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA in Singapore is seeking a PhD-level physicist/engineer to advance laser sustained plasma technology, perform plasma characterization, and help develop prototype architectures.

You will collaborate with laser, optics and manufacturing experts, document results and present concepts, with a strong emphasis on data analysis using MATLAB/Python and COMSOL/Ansys.

We offer a competitive rewards package and a committed, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating complex optical benches.
• Familiarity with laser-induced or sustained plasma, nuclear physics, or high energy physics
• Sound academic training in plasma physics, fluid mechanics, nuclear physics, atomic physics or a related field.
• Familiarity with COMSOL or Ansys software for plasma simulations.
• Experience with data analysis using software tools such as IDL, MATLAB, or Python.
• Must be a team player with good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct new laser sustained plasma technology investigations, including plasma system performance simulations, experimental design and research setup construction.
• Carry out independent and collaborative research to perform plasma characterization and experimental data analysis to demonstrate the desired plasma performance.
• Develop architectures for LSP prototype, utilizing high-level system requirements while considering performance, reliability, serviceability and cost.
• Collaborating with our laser and optics research scientists, as well as target manufacturing experts, to develop new experimental platforms to prove the feasibility and reduce technical risks.
• Clearly document and present concepts, designs and experimental data.
• Work closely with other scientists and engineers, laser, optical, mechanical, electrical and software, to achieve final releasing target.

Skills

Optical benches

Laser plasma physics

Plasma physics

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

Ansys

IDL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

KLA in Singapore is seeking a PhD-level physicist/engineer to advance laser sustained plasma technology, perform plasma characterization, and help develop prototype architectures.

You will collaborate with laser, optics and manufacturing experts, document results and present concepts, with a strong emphasis on data analysis using MATLAB/Python and COMSOL/Ansys.

We offer a competitive rewards package and a committed, inclusive environment.