Research Assistant (Computational Electromagnetism and Nanophotonics)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering seeks a Research Assistant passionate about computational electromagnetism and mathematical physics. The role focuses on developing ab initio theory and software to describe electron-photon interactions in the EUV regime.

You will contribute to publications, present at conferences, assist in grant writing, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students while working in a collaborative lab on NTU's campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• Strong background in electrodynamics simulations techniques.
• Strong background in C++, Python or similar languages.
• Strong background in theoretical physics and mathematical physics.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Computationally solve electrodynamics problems involving electron-photon and electron-matter interactions in the EUV regime.
• Develop new, efficient software for modeling unprecedented electromagnetic phenomena, using C++ and Python.
• Formulate new theories pertaining to EUV generation, obtained ab initio from Maxwell’s equations and quantum electrodynamics/quantum field theory.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals.
• Present at top-tier international conferences.
• Assist PI in writing grants and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide logistical support pertaining to laboratory operation for the project.

Skills

Electrodynamics simulations

C++

Python

Theoretical physics

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelors degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects. Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges. For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

We are seeking a Research Assistant who is highly skilled in and deeply passionate about computational electromagnetism and mathematical physics/engineering. The researcher should have strong background in computational methods for solving Maxwell’s equations – strong foundations in quantum electrodynamics (QED) are a significant bonus. The role of the researcher will focus on developing ab initio theory and developing software to describe and study groundbreaking mechanisms in electron-photon and electron-matter interaction, pertaining to the compact, efficient generation of extreme ultraviolet light for applications including EUV spectroscopy and EUV nanolithography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Computationally solve electrodynamics problems involving electron-photon and electron-matter interactions in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) regime
• Develop new, efficient software for modeling unprecedented electromagnetic phenomena, using languages such as C++ and Python
• Formulate new theories pertaining to EUV generation, obtained ab initio from Maxwell’s equations and quantum electrodynamics/quantum field theory
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals
• Present at top-tier international conferences.
• Assist PI in writing grants and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide logistical support pertaining to laboratory operation for the project.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field
• Strong background in electrodynamics simulations techniques
• Strong background in C++, Python or similar languages
• Strong background in theoretical physics and mathematical physics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in nanofabrication and experimental design
• Interpersonal skill: Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work independently, develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational / time management skills

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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