Research Fellow (Computational electromagnetism and nanophotonics)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering invites a Research Fellow to pursue cutting-edge research on EUV light generation for spectroscopy and nanolithography. The role focuses on simulations and theory in the EUV regime, with emphasis on developing computational tools.

You will tackle Maxwell's equations and quantum electrodynamics to model new phenomena, and contribute to software written in C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• PhD required in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• Strong background in electrodynamics simulation techniques.
• Experience with computational electrodynamics and ab initio methods.

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 of EUV generation from Maxwell's equations and quantum electrodynamics.

Skills

C++

Python

Electrodynamics simulations

Theoretical physics

Education

PhD degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field

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