Visiting Associate Professor

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Visiting Associate Professor in Nanophotonics. The successful candidate will lead research in quantum and topological photonic metamaterials, metasurfaces, and nanoimaging, collaborating with PAP colleagues and other NTU schools to deepen institutional links.

Candidates should have a PhD in physics, photonics or related area, more than 10 years of cutting-edge nanophotonics experience, and expertise in nanofabrication and nano-optics characterization.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, photonics, optoelectronics or closely related area.
• More than 10 years of cutting-edge nanophotonics research experience.
• Expert in nanofabrication and nano-optics characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain external grants and publish in top-tier journals (Nature/Science family).

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead research in nanophotonics, metamaterials and metasurfaces.
• Collaborate with PAP colleagues and other NTU Schools to strengthen institutional ties.
• Mentor students and junior researchers and secure external funding.

Skills

Nanophotonics

Metamaterials

Nanofabrication

Nano-optics

Research leadership

Education

PhD in physics, photonics, optoelectronics or related area

Job description

Visiting Associate Professor Position in Nanophotonics

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 12th globally. It is also placed 1st among the world's best young universities.

The Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP) at NTU invites applications for positions at the rank of Visiting Associate Professor in Photonics. We are looking for candidates holding a Ph.D. degree in physics, photonics, optoelectronics or a closely related area.

The Visiting Associate Professor will collaborate with PAP colleagues to work in the area of quantum and topological photonic metamaterials and metasurfaces, time-crystal photonics, and nanoimaging. He/she will get involved in collaborative externally projects with PAP colleagues, as well as explore collaborations with colleagues from other Schools within NTU, with the aim of deepening institutional links between NTU and the candidate’s institution.

The candidate should have more than 10 years of experience in cutting edge research in nanophotonics materials and devices, and deep knowledge in the latest research directions in metamaterials and metasurfaces. He/she should also be an expert in nanofabrication and nano-optics characterization techniques.

He/she should have demonstrated an ability to obtain external grants, plus regularly publish in top-tier journals such as the Nature and Science family of journals.

Enquiries about the position can be addressed to Professor LEW Wen Siang.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Emoluments and General Terms & Conditions of Service

The commencing salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience and the level of appointment offered. Information on emoluments and general terms and conditions of service is available in the section on Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Appointments.

Hiring Institution: NTU