Research Fellow (2D Material Nanophotonics)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Research Fellow in COEB. The role focuses on low-dimensional nanophotonic structures for nano-optical applications, including near-field, nonlinear and quantum optical properties.

The candidate will perform theoretical modelling and numerical simulations (MATLAB, MEEP, RCWA), design photonic nanostructures, and operate optical experiments while collaborating with interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Optical/Device Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with low-dimensional nanophotonics.
• Experience in matlab, MEEP, RCWA and other softwares and algorithms.
• Excellent publication track records.
• Good understanding of nonlinear and quantum optics.
• Strong knowledge of optical physics; experimental experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigor.
• Excellent experience of quantum and nonlinear photonic experiments.

Responsabilités

• Carry out research on low-dimensional material nanophotonics and develop relevant theoretical models.
• Conduct numerical simulations, design photonic nanostructures, and perform related characterization and measurements.
• Set up and maintain optical experimental systems for device and material testing.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary collaborators and contribute to joint research activities.
• Perform quantum optics and nonlinear optics experiments.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) in laboratory operation and research group management

Connaissances

Independent research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Experiment planning

Formation

PhD in Optical/Device Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Outils

MATLAB

MEEP

RCWA

Description du poste

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.

The School of EEE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. The interested can find the research topic related to this job in PI (Nanyang Assistant Professor Guangwei Hu): https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/cris/rp/rp02126.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to support research works in COEB. The role will focus on developing the low-dimensional nanophotonics, focusing on the near-field, nonlinear and quantum optical properties of emerging low-dimensional materials.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Fellow will be involved in research on the development of low-dimensional nanophotonic structures for nano-optical applications.

The duties of this position include:

• Carry out research on low-dimensional material nanophotonics and develop relevant theoretical models.
• Conduct numerical simulations, design photonic nanostructures, and perform related characterization and measurements.
• Set up and maintain optical experimental systems for device and material testing.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary collaborators and contribute to joint research activities.
• Perform quantum optics and nonlinear optics experiments.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) in laboratory operation and research group management

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Optical/Device Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with low-dimensional nanophotonics. Excellent publication records will be preferred.
• Experience in matlab, MEEP, RCWA and other softwares and algorithms.
• Excellent publication track records.
• Good understanding of nonlinear and quantum optics.
• Strong knowledge of optical physics, while experimental experience would be preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigor.
• Excellent experience of quantum and nonlinear photonic experiments

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