Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering/Photonics/Physics/Materials Science)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to work on a Samsung-funded project focused on mitigating optical backreflections in photonic integrated circuits. The role emphasizes design, fabrication, and rigorous characterization of advanced photonic devices, with collaboration across partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have hands-on experience in photonic device

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
• Experience in photonic device design, fabrication, or characterization is preferred.
• Familiarity with cleanroom fabrication processes for semiconductor or photonic devices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in optical/photonic simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, RSoft).

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate O-Band quantum dot hybrid silicon laser structures for backreflection-resilient operation.
• Develop and optimize silicon plasma dispersive devices for on-chip optical isolation.
• Fabricate heterogeneous lithium tantalate photonic isolators using cleanroom processes.
• Characterize optical devices including laser performance, isolation ratio, and backreflection measurements.
• Analyze experimental data and develop models to understand backreflection mitigation mechanisms.
• Prepare technical reports, journal publications, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with project partners and contribute to milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Photonic device design

Fabrication

Characterization

Optical simulation tools

Independent and collaborative work

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or Materials Science

Tools

Lumerical

COMSOL

RSoft

Job description

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.

For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

We are looking for a Research Fellow to join a Samsung-funded research project on the comprehensive mitigation of optical backreflections in photonic integrated circuits. The role will focus on the design, fabrication, and characterization of O-Band quantum dot hybrid silicon lasers, silicon plasma dispersive devices, and heterogeneous lithium tantalate photonic isolators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate O-Band quantum dot hybrid silicon laser structures for backreflection-resilient operation
• Develop and optimize silicon plasma dispersive devices for on-chip optical isolation
• Fabricate heterogeneous lithium tantalate photonic isolators using cleanroom microfabrication processes
• Characterize optical devices including laser performance, isolation ratio, and backreflection measurements
• Analyze experimental data and develop models to understand backreflection mitigation mechanisms
• Prepare technical reports, journal publications, and conference presentations
• Collaborate with project partners and contribute to project milestones and deliverables

Job Requirements:

• PhD qualification degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
• Experience in photonic device design, fabrication, or characterization is preferred
• Familiarity with cleanroom fabrication processes for semiconductor or photonic devices
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in optical/photonic simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, RSoft, or similar)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team environment
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

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