Research Scientist (Quantum Materials) Full-time

Temasek Laboratories@NTU

TL@NTU explores the frontiers in science and develops strategic technologies to enhance the defence and security of Singapore. TL@NTU forms part of the defence technology community in Singapore alongside DSO National Laboratories, Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Temasek Laboratories @ NUS and @SUTD and the local defence industry.

The Centre for Quantum Sensing Technology (CQST) advances the science and engineering of next-generation quantum sensors, with core programmes in cold-atom sensing, quantum photonics, quantum materials, and superconducting sensor technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in computational/simulation work related to quantum sensing materials development and characterization; and contribute modelling work towards optimisation tasks for device fabrication and instrumentation work as needed.

The job scope includes

• To develop materials related simulations in consultation with PI (supported by rigorous scientific, engineering and literature backed design) to inform experimental process design
• To ensure conduct and proper documentations of designs/methods of simulation, and cross-validation against experiments, project meetings, discussions with collaborators
• To assist PI in ensuring the alignment of the computation/simulation support for project objectives, provide relevant trainings to staff, students and collaborators as relevant
• To support PI in events, publications, proposals, planning, monitoring, reporting and technical operation needs related to mission of the lab as relevant

Job Requirements

• Minimally PhD in physics, engineering, quantum chemistry, materials engineering or equivalent
• Relevant prior experience would in in computational work based on density functional theory and quantum related work
• Demonstrated collaborations with experimentalists would be advantageous

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU