Research Fellow (2D Ferroelectric Materials and Devices)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

CINTRA, a French-Singaporean joint research laboratory hosted at NTU Singapore, invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance the preparation and fundamental characterization of 2D ferroelectric materials and devices.

You will work on device fabrication, polarization measurements (PFM, P-E loops), and publish results while mentoring undergraduates and assisting with proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronics, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience with 2D ferroelectric materials characterization and device fabrication.
• Strong publications in 2D ferroelectric materials and devices.
• Familiarity with lithography, 2D materials transfer, and PFM characterization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous and data-driven.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D ferroelectric materials.
• Characterize ferroelectric polarization using methods like PFM and P-E loop tests.
• Confirm polarization switching with electrical pulses.
• Demonstrate reconfigurable photoresponsivity of samples.
• Fabricate and test devices based on 2D ferroelectric materials.
• Collect and analyze results.
• Draft manuscripts and project reports.
• Mentor undergraduates or master students on the project.
• Assist the PI in drafting new research proposals.

Skills

2D ferroelectric materials

Device fabrication

PFM characterization

Lithography

P-E loop test

Data analysis

Research mentoring

Academic writing

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

Lithography equipment

2D materials transfer tools

PFM equipment

Job description

CINTRA is a French‑Singaporean joint research laboratory, a CNRS International Research Laboratory under the French Ministry of Higher Education andResearch. It is a collaboration between the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Thales, bringing together researchers and students from France and Singapore. The research focus of this joint laboratory is towards the development of innovative nanotechnologies and nanomaterials for various electronic and photonic applications. We are looking for a Research Fellow to prepare and characterize 2D ferroelectric materials and devices. The role will focus on the preparation and fundamental characterization of 2D ferroelectric materials to promote the applications of 2D ferroelectric devices. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cintra.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D ferroelectric materials.
• Characterize the ferroelectric polarization with various methods, such as PFM and P-E loop test.
• Confirm the polarization switch with electrical pulses.
• Demonstrate reconfigurable photoresponsivity of the samples.
• Fabricate and test devices based on 2D ferroelectric materials.
• Collect and analyze the result.
• Draft manuscript and project reports based on the results.
• Mentor undergraduates or master students under this project.
• Assist the PI to draft new research proposals.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Electronics, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Entry‑level candidates are welcome to apply.
• At least 2 years of technical hands‑on experience in 2D ferroelectric materials characterization and device design and fabrication.
• Good publication on 2D ferroelectric materials and devices is necessary.
• Familiarity with lithography 2D materials transfer and PFM characterization.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous and good with data.

We regret to inform 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. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg