Quantum Nanomechanics & Waveguide Sensor Research Fellow

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow specializing in Nanomechanical Sensors and Quantum Mechanics. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating quantum sensors and waveguide-based devices, testing and characterizing these sensors, and publishing research papers. Candidates should have a strong background in microfabrication, experience in MEMS/NEMS, and a proven track record of international journal publications. This position is located at Kent Ridge Campus and offers an opportunity to lead innovative projects in quantum sensing.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate level coursework with an A- or better in MEMS, Sensors, or Quantum Sensors.
• 1+ years of experience in making and testing MEMS/NEMS.
• More than 3 first-authored international peer-reviewed journal papers.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate quantum sensors and nanomechanics for quantum applications.
• Test and characterize quantum sensors.
• Write research papers and grant proposals.

Skills

Hands-on microfabrication techniques

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge in Lumerical

Knowledge in COMSOL

Knowledge in ANSYS

Education

Postgraduate course in MEMS, Sensors, Waveguide Photonics or Quantum Sensors

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (Nanomechanical Sensors;Quantum Mechanics & Sensors;Waveguide-based Quantum Devices)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 13/05/2026

Job Description

Work on hands-on experiments for few of the following tasks:

• Design and Fabrication of Quantum Sensors
• Design and Fabrication of Nanomechanics for Quantum Applications
• Design and Fabrication of Waveguide based quantum sensing
• Design and Fabrication of NEMS Sensors
• Testing and characterization of quantum sensors
• Write 2 or more research papers based on derived data of the above devices in the first year in the top-notch journals, e.g., Nature Communications
• Write research grant proposals
  
  

Qualifications

• Have learned MEMS, Sensors, Waveguide Photonics or Quantum Sensors in related courses for one semester at post-graduate level and earned score of A- or better.
• Strong background in hands-on microfabrication techniques at clean room and with journal publications showing such evidences
• With 1 year and more experience in making and testing MEMS/NEMS.
• Good knowledge in Lumerical; COMSOL or ANSYS;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Having more than 3 1st-authored international peer-reviewed journal papers
  
  

Req ID: 32865