Research Fellow (Integrated Polaritonic Devices)

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance integrated polaritonic devices and waveguides, focusing on long-range polariton propagation and low-energy switching concepts.

The role involves designing, fabricating, and experimentally characterizing polaritonic waveguides, lasers, and circuit elements, plus developing optical spectroscopy setups and publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong research background in experimental optics, photonics, optical spectroscopy, exciton‑polariton physics, nonlinear optics, semiconductor optics, or related areas.
• Proven publication record in internationally recognized peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience in designing, aligning, and operating advanced optical setups involving lasers, microscopy, spectroscopy, and imaging systems is preferred.
• Experience in polariton devices, photonic waveguides, topological photonics, photonic crystals, or single‑photon measurement techniques is advantageous.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• As an integral part of the project, the Research Fellow is expected to conduct research in integrated polaritonic devices and waveguides, including the design, fabrication, optimization and experimental characterization of polaritonic waveguides, polariton lasers, cavity/waveguide networks, and polaritonic circuit elements.
• The role includes developing and operating advanced optical spectroscopy setups; measuring propagation, emission, nonlinear response, switching behaviour, photon‑correlation behaviour, and coupling to detection/readout platforms; and supporting the development of long‑range polaritonic waveguiding platforms and polaritonic logic or routing functions.
• The Research Fellow is expected to work, generate ideas and experimentally prove them both independently and within team‑working efforts with other researchers working on the project to deliver state‑of‑the‑art single‑photon imaging capabilities, and to disseminate results through publications, reports, and IP contributions.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork & collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Physics/Photonics/Optical /Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Research Fellow at National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP) will contribute to the development of integrated polaritonic devices and waveguides, with emphasis on long-range polariton propagation, low-energy switching concepts, few-particle modulation of condensate nonlinearities, integrated polaritonic circuit functions, and coupling of polaritonic states to on‑chip detection/readout architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an integral part of the project, the Research Fellow is expected to conduct research in integrated polaritonic devices and waveguides, including the design, fabrication, optimization and experimental characterization of polaritonic waveguides, polariton lasers, cavity/waveguide networks, and polaritonic circuit elements.
• The role includes developing and operating advanced optical spectroscopy setups; measuring propagation, emission, nonlinear response, switching behaviour, photon‑correlation behaviour, and coupling to detection/readout platforms; and supporting the development of long‑range polaritonic waveguiding platforms and polaritonic logic or routing functions.
• The Research Fellow is expected to work, generate ideas and experimentally prove them both independently and within team‑working efforts with other researchers working on the project to deliver state‑of‑the‑art single‑photon imaging capabilities, and to disseminate results through publications, reports, and IP contributions.

Requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong research background in experimental optics, photonics, optical spectroscopy, exciton‑polariton physics, nonlinear optics, semiconductor optics, or related areas.
• Proven publication record in internationally recognized peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience in designing, aligning, and operating advanced optical setups involving lasers, microscopy, spectroscopy, and imaging systems is preferred.
• Experience in polariton devices, photonic waveguides, topological photonics, photonic crystals, or single‑photon measurement techniques is advantageous.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a research environment.

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.

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