Research Fellow, X-ray Nanophotonics & Tabletop Imaging

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore seeks a Research Fellow to spearhead experimental studies of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics, aiming to enable table-top X-ray phase-contrast imaging. The role requires leading experiments in SEM/TEM setups, publishing in high-impact journals, and presenting at international conferences.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, engineering or a related field, with familiarity in vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments on free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics and phase-contrast imaging in customized SEM and TEM setups.
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals.
• Present at top-tier international conferences.

Skills

Familiarity with vacuum electronics

Education

PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field

Job description

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding schools of Nanyang Technological University, ranking 1st in the world in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities (2025/2026); and 4th globally according to QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026).

The L. J. Wong Group on X-ray & Free Electron Quantum Nanophotonics is one of the leading research groups in the world on X-ray photonics, having been recognized as a 2024 Falling Walls Winner in Physical Sciences for “Breaking the Wall of Quantum X-ray Tech” by the Falling Walls Foundation. [Group website: https://sites.google.com/view/ljwgroup]

We are seeking a Research Fellow to spearhead cutting-edge research in the experimental study of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics, with the goal of using such a source to achieve X-ray phase-contrast imaging on a table-top scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform experiments on free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics and phase-contrast imaging in customized scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) setups
• Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals
• Present at top-tier international conferences
  
  

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field
• Familiarity with vacuum electronics and free-electron-based devices
  
  

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


Hiring Institution: NTU