Research Fellow (Photonic Integration)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU in Singapore invites applications for a PhD-level position focused on laser and photonic design within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role emphasizes developing high-performance integrated lasers and photonic device libraries, with rigorous device-level and system-level characterization.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have at least four years of experience in laser and photonic design, with proficiency in Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, Python,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in laser and photonic design.
• Proficiency in Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, Python, MATLAB, and GDSfactory.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under strict timelines with excellent organizational skills.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design of high-performance integrated lasers.
• Design of quantum photonic device library.
• Photonic device-level characterization.
• Large-scale photonic integration.
• Photonic system characterization.

Skills

Ansys Lumerical

Tidy3D

Python

MATLAB

GDSfactory

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Tools

Ansys Lumerical

Tidy3D

Python

MATLAB

GDSfactory

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of high-performance integrated lasers
• Design of quantum photonic device library
• Photonic device-level characterization
• Large-scale photonic integration
• Photonic system characterization

Job Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• At least 4 years of experience in laser and photonic design
• Proficiency in Ansys Lumerical, Tidy3D, Python, MATLAB, and GDSfactory
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently under strict timelines with excellent organizational skills
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply

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

Hiring Institution: NTU