Research Engineer I (Miniaturizing Particle Accelerators for X-Ray Generation)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate research engineer to explore groundbreaking physics in emerging materials. This role focuses on miniaturizing particle accelerators for compact, high-brightness X-ray sources, with potential applications in industrial inspection, medical imaging, and fundamental science. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative research that has implications for various fields, including forensics and security. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of quantum optics and nanomaterials, and help shape the future of X-ray technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or mathematics is required.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for research are essential.

Responsibilities

• Discover new phenomena in miniaturization of particle accelerators.
• Assist in research on electron-photon interactions in nanostructures.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Passion for fundamental research

Self-motivated teamwork

Research experience in related topics

Education

Bachelor’s in physics

Bachelor’s in engineering

Bachelor’s in mathematics

Job description

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) is seeking a research engineer (RE) passionate about spearheading the discovery of new physics in emerging materials, especially pertaining to the development of compact, high-brightness X-ray sources. In particular, the RE will explore techniques to miniaturize particle accelerators in free-electron-driven X-ray sources. Our objective is to realize features currently available only in large scale X-ray facilities in a table-top setup. Compact, high quality X-ray sources have potential applications in industrial inspection, medical imaging and treatment, forensics, security inspection, and would also have a transformative impact on fundamental science (where X-rays have been responsible for >25 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Physiology/Medicine). Our research takes place at the boundary of quantum optics, particle waveshaping and nanomaterials. Read more about our work at our group website https://sites.google.com/view/ljwgroup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discover new phenomena and develop new applications pertaining to the miniaturization of particle accelerators and X-ray sources
• Assist in fundamental research on electron-photon interactions in emerging materials and nanostructures
• Publish in world-class journals on topics related to nanophotonics and quantum physics
• Assist in supervision of undergraduate students

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in physics, engineering, mathematics or related field
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills
• Strong academic credentials and keenness to keep learning
• Passion for fundamental research and discovering new physics
• Highly productive and self-motivated in both independent work as well as teamwork
• Prior research experience on related topics is a bonus

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