Research Fellow (Hybrid Integrated Devices and Systems For Quantum Photonics Applications) Full-time

Research Fellow Position

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding schools of the Nanyang Technological University. The school is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects. Today, the school has become one of the world's largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the school graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

The position is hosted within a newly established research group in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University. The group focuses on the development of hybrid integrated photonic chips and experimental platforms for advanced sensing and information processing, with strong emphasis on superconducting and optical materials growth, device design, nanofabrication, and system-level characterization.

We are looking for a Research Fellow. The role will focus on the development of hybrid integrated photonic devices and chip-scale experimental platforms for advanced sensing and information processing applications, for example, integrated photonic chips for precision optical sensing and on-chip experiments for emerging information technologies. The Research Fellow will work in a hands-on, interdisciplinary research environment and play an active role in shaping the group's early experimental capabilities and research directions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulate integrated photonic devices and systems for sensing and information processing applications.
• Participate in nanofabrication activities for integrated photonic devices, working with PhD students and technical staff in cleanroom environments.
• Build and operate experimental setups for optical and electrical characterization, including fiber-based systems, free-space optics, and cryogenic platforms.
• Perform data analysis and performance evaluation of integrated photonic devices and experimental platforms.
• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and external partners on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Co-supervise graduate students and junior researchers in related research activities.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, and presentations.

Job Requirements

PhD degree in Applied Physics, Optics/Photonics, or a closely related field, with a background in integrated photonics, quantum optics, or quantum information science. At least 2 years of relevant research experience with hands-on experimental work in integrated photonics, optical or quantum photonic systems, or closely related areas. Experience in integrated photonic device design and numerical simulation using tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent software. Experience with nanofabrication processes and cleanroom environments (e.g. lithography, thin-film processing, etching, device characterization) is an advantage. Experience with optical and opto-electronic experimental techniques, including fiber-based and free-space optical setups; familiarity with cryogenic or low-noise measurements is an advantage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document research results and engage effectively with team members and collaborators. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and take initiative in solving experimental and technical problems.

Hiring Institution: NTU