Research Fellow (Coding Theory) Full-time

Research Fellow Position at Nanyang Technological University

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

Join the laboratory of Prof Ling San at SPMS. We are seeking a Research Fellow to support research in coding theory so that the coding theory group at NTU will continue to be one of the leading international centres in the field. This will help NTU to maintain excellence in research in mathematics and computer science. Skilled research staff working at this frontier research field is an essential human resource towards generating new knowledge and research impact that contributes to NTU's sustained climb in the University Rankings (QS, THE, Shanghai Ranking, and the US News and World Report).

Key Responsibilities

• To conduct high quality research in coding theory (Average of 2 publications per year in high quality journals)
• To assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with the writing of research papers.
• To assist the PI with the writing of research grants.
• To assist the PI in the supervision and mentoring of a small research team comprising post-graduate students and undergraduate students.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a PhD Degree in mathematics or computer science with strong publication track records.
• PhD candidates who are about to submit their thesis for examination or have submitted their thesis for defence are also welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in programming would be preferred.
• Post-doctoral research experience in related areas would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and research experience in algebraic coding theory and quantum error-correction would be essential.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@NTU). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.