Research Fellow: Quantum Optics & Nanophotonics

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Research Fellow in Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics at NTU's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role focuses on experimental research, designing and operating advanced photonic experiments.

You will explore single-photon spectroscopy, HBT, HOM, and collective quantum optical effects on nanophotonic platforms, mentor students, and contribute to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong experimental experience in quantum optics, single-photon spectroscopy, HBT, HOM, and optical spectroscopy of nanoscale quantum-emitter systems.
• Experience with nanophotonic platforms, quantum emitters, and light-matter interaction is desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up, conduct, and analyse experiments in quantum optics, nanophotonics, and light-matter interaction.
• Develop and operate single-photon spectroscopy, Hanbury Brown-Twiss (HBT), Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM), and related optical spectroscopy measurements.
• Investigate collective quantum optical effects enabled by nanophotonic platforms, including superradiance, superfluorescence, and quantum imaging.
• Study strong light-matter interaction in the single-emitter regime and optical spectroscopy of nanoscale systems with embedded quantum emitters.
• Characterise photonic structures and quantum-emitter systems, maintain rigorous experimental records, and ensure safe laboratory practice.
• Collaborate with EEE/NTU researchers and project partners; contribute to publications, presentations, reports, and research proposals.
• Support mentoring and training of students and junior researchers in relevant experimental techniques.

Skills

Quantum optics experiments

Single-photon spectroscopy

HBT (Hanbury Brown-Twiss)

HOM (Hong-Ou-Mandel)

Optical spectroscopy nanoscale emit

Nanophotonic platforms

Quantum emitters

Light-matter interaction

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Scientific communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Applied Physics

PhD in Photonics

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Related field

Job description

Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Research Fellow in Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics at NTU's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The role focuses on experimental research, designing and operating advanced photonic experiments.

You will explore single-photon spectroscopy, HBT, HOM, and collective quantum optical effects on nanophotonic platforms, mentor students, and contribute to publications and proposals.