Senior Research Scientist (Quantum Sensing) 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 to work on the development and characterisation of solid-state quantum sensors (e.g. color centres in diamond). The successful candidate will work on sub-projects assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI) and be involved in the design and set up of laboratory instrumentations and development of experimental protocols.

The job scope includes:

• To develop experiments in consultation with PI (supported by rigorous scientific, engineering and literature backed design) and lead sub-projects assigned by the PI
• To ensure conduct and proper documentations of experiments, project meetings, discussions with collaborators
• To assist PI in leading, training and mentoring lab staff and students related to the project
• To assist PI in ensuring the operational integrity of the laboratory, provide relevant trainings to staff, students and collaborators as relevant
• To support PI in events, publications, proposals, planning, monitoring, reporting related to mission of the lab as relevant

Job Requirements:

• Minimally PhD in physics, engineering, materials engineering or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant experience in quantum related work would be advantageous

Hiring Institution: NTU