Research Fellow (Nonlinear Optics and Metrology)

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.  The Research Fellow will be working on optics, nonlinear optics, spectroscopy and metrology projects at the centre


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Expected to work with the PI and other team members for doing R & D and take key role for the development of the systems for bioimaging and metrology

  • Conduct and coordinate research within NTU and collaborating partners in line with its research strategy under the supervision of the PIs and collaborators

  • Publish research outcomes in journals of international standing; Attend and present research findings and papers at academic meetings, and contribute to the external visibility of the centre.

  • Draft research reports for PIs and undertake specific roles and management functions as may be reasonably required by the PIs.

Job Requirements: 

  • PhD in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or a similar discipline with optics, spectroscopy and instrumentation background

  • Previous experience in optics, nonlinear optics, optical measurement technologies, spectroscopy, metrology, and machine vision are desirable

  • Expertise in handling and maintenance of high power CW and pulsed laser systems, spectrometers, high-resolution cameras, and delicate optical components are desirable

  • Possess good programming, optical instrumentation, automation and dataprocessing skills (e.g. C++, LabVIEW, Zemax, OSLO, TracePro, MATLAB, Python, ImageJ)

  • Proven publication track record would be an advantage

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Conduct research on nonlinear optics and metrology projects, publish findings, and collaborate with team members.

Job title

Research Fellow (Nonlinear Optics and Metrology)

Experience level

PhD required

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located in Singapore; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhDoptical engineeringmechanical engineeringprecision engineeringelectronics engineeringphysicsopticsspectroscopyinstrumentationprogrammingoptical instrumentationautomationdataprocessingC++LabVIEWZemaxOSLOTraceProMATLABPythonImageJ

Preferred skills

opticsnonlinear opticsoptical measurementspectroscopymetrologymachine visionhigh power laser systemsspectrometershigh-resolution camerasoptical components

Specializations

opticsnonlinear opticsmetrologyspectroscopybioimaging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site