Lead Quantum Photonics & Chip-Scale Laser Design

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks a Senior Research Fellow to lead the design and development of chip-scale laser systems for quantum sensing under Project Apollo. The role emphasizes integrated photonic device design, fabrication process development, and thorough system characterization.

You will mentor junior researchers, coordinate with industry partners such as DSO and Samsung, and contribute to high-impact publications and funding proposals while ensuring

Qualifications

• PhD qualification in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant postdoctoral experience in integrated photonics, laser design, or quantum photonic systems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in photonic simulation tools such as Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, and layout tools such as GDSfactory, KLayout, or equivalent.
• Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB for data analysis, device modeling, and automation.
• Demonstrated publication track record in high-impact journals (e.g., Nature Photonics, Optica, ACS Photonics, or equivalent).
• Hands-on cleanroom fabrication experience including lithography, etching, thin-film deposition, and device packaging.
• Interpersonal skills (e.g. ability to work independently, develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills).

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated laser design and quantum photonic device development
• Oversee large-scale photonic integration and foundry coordination
• Direct device and system characterization; mentor team members
• Mentor and supervise junior researchers, PhD students, and research assistants within the group.
• Coordinate research activities with industry partners (e.g., DSO, Samsung) and academic collaborators.
• Prepare high-impact publications and present research findings at international conferences.
• Contribute to research grant proposals and funding applications.
• Ensure compliance with project milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Photonics / Optical Engineering

Tools

Ansys Lumerical

Tidy3D

GDSFactory

KLayout

Job description

NTU's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks a Senior Research Fellow to lead the design and development of chip-scale laser systems for quantum sensing under Project Apollo. The role emphasizes integrated photonic device design, fabrication process development, and thorough system characterization.

You will mentor junior researchers, coordinate with industry partners such as DSO and Samsung, and contribute to high-impact publications and funding proposals while ensuring