Senior Microwave & THz Diagnostics Scientist-Fusion Energy

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore seeks an experienced microwave/RF/THz experimentalist to strengthen its fusion-energy programme within the FEAT Centre. The Plasma Physics and Diagnostics Department builds a world-class microwave diagnostics capability, spanning hardware, synthetic diagnostics, and plasma modelling.

Fusion experience is welcome but not required. We invite strong experimentalists from adjacent microwave fields who wish to apply their expertise to

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Plasma Physics or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with microwave, radiofrequency, or THz hardware.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for experimental work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and operate microwave diagnostics for fusion plasmas.
• Develop new diagnostics for future fusion energy systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, modelling and plasma-physics researchers.
• Publish peer-reviewed papers and write grants to guide FEAT diagnostics.
• Supervise students and interns (optional).

Skills

Experimental design

Python

C/C++

Julia

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Plasma Physics

Tools

Microwave hardware

RF/mm-wave instrumentation

Antennas / quasi‑optics

Job description

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore seeks an experienced microwave/RF/THz experimentalist to strengthen its fusion-energy programme within the FEAT Centre. The Plasma Physics and Diagnostics Department builds a world-class microwave diagnostics capability, spanning hardware, synthetic diagnostics, and plasma modelling.

Fusion experience is welcome but not required. We invite strong experimentalists from adjacent microwave fields who wish to apply their expertise to