Nanophotonics Research Fellow: Advanced Photonic Devices

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY's School of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance nanophotonics research. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, characterizing, and applying nanophotonic materials and devices to control light at the nanoscale.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor graduate students, collaborate across photonics, materials science and quantum technologies, and help prepare competitive proposals while producing

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Experience in nanophotonics, optical materials or optoelectronic devices.
• Experience in design, fabrication and characterization of nanophotonic structures.
• Hands-on optical characterization experience.
• Experience with fabrication of nanomaterials and device integration.
• Familiarity with numerical simulation methods for photonic structures (FDTD, FEM, RCWA).
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Entry level candidates with strong PhD training welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nanophotonics research projects with team members to meet milestones.
• Lead projects on design, fabrication, characterization of nanophotonic materials and devices.
• Plan experiments, device design, nanofabrication, optical characterization, and data analysis.
• Configure, operate, and optimize optical measurement setups.
• Develop simulation, modelling, and data analysis approaches.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines.
• Mentor graduate students and junior researchers.
• Assist in preparing research grant proposals and technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and liaise with suppliers.
• Produce high quality reports consolidating research findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Optical measurements

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Data acquisition

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

FDTD

FEM

RCWA

Job description

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY's School of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance nanophotonics research. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, characterizing, and applying nanophotonic materials and devices to control light at the nanoscale.

The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor graduate students, collaborate across photonics, materials science and quantum technologies, and help prepare competitive proposals while producing