Research Fellow (Optical Engineering / Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a Research Fellow to advance optical imaging, structured-light 3D reconstruction, and AI-assisted sensing. The role emphasizes developing encoding methods, system calibration, reconstruction algorithms, and validation platforms for high-precision, high-speed 3D sensing.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, publish results, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Optical Engineering, Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in optical imaging, structured-light 3D reconstruction, and computational imaging.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB and C++.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on structured-light 3D imaging, optical encoding, computational imaging and AI-assisted reconstruction
• Design, build and calibrate optical imaging and 3D sensing systems
• Develop algorithms for image processing, stereo matching and point-cloud reconstruction
• Perform simulations, experiments, data acquisition and statistical analysis
• Prepare research manuscripts, technical reports and project deliverables
• Support project management, collaboration and laboratory safety

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Machine learning basics

Education

PhD in Optical Engineering or related

Tools

Calibration equipment

Optical imaging setup

Job description

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences / Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies is a research-intensive academic unit at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, focusing on frontier research in photonics, optical imaging, computational sensing and related interdisciplinary technologies.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to conduct research in advanced optical imaging, structured-light three-dimensional reconstruction, computational photonics and AI-assisted sensing. The role will focus on developing optical encoding methods, imaging-system calibration approaches, reconstruction algorithms and experimental validation platforms for high-precision, high-speed and robust three-dimensional sensing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on structured-light three-dimensional imaging, optical encoding, computational imaging and AI-assisted reconstruction

• Design, build and calibrate optical imaging and three-dimensional sensing experimental systems

• Develop algorithms for image processing, stereo matching, point-cloud reconstruction and quantitative performance evaluation

• Perform simulations, experiments, data acquisition and statistical analysis

• Prepare research manuscripts, technical reports, presentations and project deliverables

• Support project management, collaboration, data organization and laboratory safety

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, or a related discipline

• Research experience in optical imaging, structured-light three-dimensional reconstruction, computational imaging, computer vision, machine learning or experimental photonics

• Hands-on experience in optical system setup, calibration, image acquisition and three-dimensional reconstruction

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB and C++

• Good analytical, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

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