Research Fellow (Computational electromagnetism and nanophotonics)

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

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to pursue cutting-edge research in simulations and theory related to EUV light generation for spectroscopy and nanolithography. The role involves solving electrodynamics problems in the EUV regime and developing software in C++ and Python.

The candidate will formulate new theories derived ab initio from Maxwell’s equations and quantum electrodynamics to advance EUV technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD 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 C++ and Python.
• Formulate theories on EUV generation from Maxwell’s equations and QED/quantum field theory.

Skills

Electrodynamics simulations

C++

Python

Education

PhD in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field

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 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% is 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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive