Quantum Materials Fellow: Topological Phases & MBE Innovation

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Belopolski Research Group (QuantumX Labs) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking ambitious postdocs to explore topological quantum materials using molecular beam epitaxy and ARPES. We aim to synthesize novel quantum phases and integrate them into devices for advances in electronics, photonics and quantum computing.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in quantum physics, electrical engineering or related field, with strong experimental skills in MBE, ARPES, and materials science,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in quantum physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with MBE, ARPES, and two-dimensional materials.
• Strong theoretical and mathematical background.
• Ability to collaborate across international research groups.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize atomically precise thin films of new topological materials using MBE.
• Develop approaches to accelerate MBE materials development using in situ characterization and machine learning.
• Integrate epitaxial synthesis with exfoliated two-dimensional materials and devices.
• Characterize resistivity, Hall response, non-linear transport and magnetization.
• Explore electronic structure with ARPES at facilities such as Diamond Light Source or ALS.
• Develop theoretical models of topological materials to interpret experimental data.
• Collaborate with NTU EEE and SPMS groups; build in-house capabilities in optics, microwaves, quantum sensing.
• Collaborate worldwide to identify new candidate materials and perform ab initio calculations.
• Lead efforts to recruit and mentor researchers and drive publications.

Skills

Machine learning

Two-dimensional materials

In situ characterization

Data analysis

Collaboration across groups

Education

Ph.D. in quantum physics, electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)

Pulsed laser deposition

ARPES

Job description

The Belopolski Research Group (QuantumX Labs) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking ambitious postdocs to explore topological quantum materials using molecular beam epitaxy and ARPES. We aim to synthesize novel quantum phases and integrate them into devices for advances in electronics, photonics and quantum computing.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in quantum physics, electrical engineering or related field, with strong experimental skills in MBE, ARPES, and materials science,