Research Assistant in Atomic Physics

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies invites applications for a Research Assistant in Atomic Physics. The role focuses on building and maintaining precision laboratory equipment at Kent Ridge Campus.

You will contribute to ion-trap based experiments, clock performance assessments, data analysis, and day-to-day lab management in a collaborative international environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid physics background, hands-on lab experience, and a

Qualifications

• Solid background in physics (BSc with a major in physics or equivalent).
• Experience working in an atomic physics laboratory preferred with ion-trap experiments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the construction of an ion trap apparatus.
• Run atomic physics experiments pertaining to the assessment of an atomic clock performance.
• Analyze experimental data that is collected.
• Manage day-to-day operations and overall laboratory management.

Skills

Physics background

Laboratory experience

Ion trap experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

Ion trap equipment

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant in Atomic Physics

University-Level Unit: Centre for Quantum Technologies

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Centre for Quantum Technologies

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 30/07/2026

About The Centre For Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.

CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

Candidate is to contribute to

• the construction of an ion trap apparatus,
• the running of various atomic physics experiments pertaining to the assessment of an atomic clock performance
• the analysis of any experimental data that is collected
• and day-to-day operations and management of the laboratory

Qualifications

Candidate must have a solid background in physics (BSc with a major in physics or equivalent). Must have experience working in an atomic physics laboratory preferably with ion-trap experiments.