Research Fellow (Computational electromagnetism and nanophotonics)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering invites a Research Fellow to advance simulations and theory of EUV light generation for spectroscopy and nanolithography.

You will tackle electrodynamics problems, develop efficient modeling software in C++ and Python, and explore ab initio formulations from Maxwell's equations and quantum electrodynamics. The role offers collaboration with leading researchers and access to advanced computational resources.

Qualifications

• PhD 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.

Responsibilities

• Computationally solve electrodynamics problems involving electron-photon and electron-matter interactions in the EUV regime.
• Develop new, efficient software for modeling 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.

Skills

Electrodynamics simulations

Theoretical physics

Education

PhD in physics/engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University, ranking 10th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to pursue cutting-edge research in simulations and theory pertaining to novel mechanisms of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light generation for applications such as 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

Job Requirements:

• PhD 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

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

Hiring Institution: NTU