Research Fellow (Experimental Nanophotonics and Free Electron science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering invites a Research Fellow to design and implement experiments that merge nanophotonics with free-electron sources, aiming at compact EUV light generation for spectroscopy and nanolithography.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, strong photonics background, and experience with electron sources, vacuum chambers, and EM simulations. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• Strong background in photonics and use of electron sources (DC/RF guns) and vacuum chambers.
• Exposure to free-electron instrumentation such as SEM/TEM is relevant.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic simulations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Competent in teamwork and presenting results; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments combining free electron-driven EUV generation.
• Characterize EUV properties of nanostructures and demonstrate enhanced EUV emission.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals.
• Present at top-tier international conferences.
• Assist PI with grant writing and supervision of students.
• Provide laboratory operation support for the project.

Skills

Photonics

Electron sources

Free-electron instrumentation

Electromagnetic simulations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent problem solving

Education

PhD in physics, engineering or related field

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope

Transmission Electron Microscope

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 seeking a Research Fellow (RF) who is highly skilled in and deeply passionate about experiments that combine nanophotonics with free electron science. The RF should have strong background in photonics as well as in the use of electron sources, such as DC and RF electron guns, as well as the design and handling of vacuum chambers. Prior exposure to free-electron-based instrumentation, such as scanning electron microscopes, transmission electron microscopes is also relevant. The role of the RF will focus on the design and implementation of experiments that combine free electron sources with nanophotonics concepts, towards the realization of compact, efficient extreme ultraviolet (EUV) sources for applications including EUV spectroscopy and nanolithography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of experiments involving free electron-driven generation of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation.
• Characterize the EUV properties of nanostructures and using these nanostructures in experiments to demonstrate enhanced EUV emission.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals.
• Present at top-tier international conferences.
• Assist PI in writing grants and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide logistical support pertaining to laboratory operation for the project.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field
• Strong background in in photonics as well as in the use of electron sources, such as DC and RF electron guns, as well as the design and handling of vacuum chambers.
• Prior exposure to free-electron-based instrumentation, such as scanning electron microscopes, transmission electron microscopes is also relevant.
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic simulations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Competent in teamwork and presenting results in informative visuals
• Interpersonal skill: Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work independently, develop solutions under strict timelines, meticulous and eye for details, excellent organizational / time management skills Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret to inform 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% are 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.