Research Fellow (Project Leader) in Single-Photon LiDAR at NTU (Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies)
Job Description
NTU’s Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies is hiring a Research Fellow and project leader to build and demonstrate single-photon LiDAR systems using its in-house single-photon detectors. The fellow will compare LiDAR configurations, optimise optics, timing and control, benchmark performance in the lab, and chart a path towards field-deployable prototypes.
At a glance
- Post: Research Fellow, project leader (req. R00025029)
- Centre: Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Posted: 3 September 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 14 October 2026)
What the post involves
- Research LiDAR in the low-photon regime
- Integrate light sources, trigger detection, time-tagging, synchronisation and control electronics
- Benchmark range, depth resolution, field of view, frame rate and robustness to background light
- Run optical and system simulations and build acquisition, reconstruction and visualisation pipelines
- Feed measurement results back to the detector team and publish
Why this post matters
Single-photon LiDAR can see farther and through haze with very little light, which matters for autonomous vehicles, drones and remote sensing. Leading a project that pairs home-grown detectors with a full system is excellent experience for optics and quantum-optics researchers.
What NTU is looking for
- A Ph.D. in physics, optics, photonics or electrical engineering
- Hands-on experience with single-photon detection, time-correlated counting or LiDAR
- Ability to lead a project
Nice to have
- Experience with event-driven or real-time signal processing
Pay and location
NTU does not state a salary in this advertisement; research staff pay in Singapore follows the institution’s own scales and depends on qualifications and experience.
How to apply
Apply through the official NTU job posting. NTU’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 14 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Nanyang Technological University
Official advertisement: ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Photon counting: show TCSPC or single-photon imaging work.
- Systems: electronics and synchronisation experience is central.
- Leadership: this is a project-leader post.
- Benchmarks: give numbers from systems you built.
About Nanyang Technological University
NTU Singapore is a research-intensive university known for engineering, physical sciences and AI. Its research centres include the Centre for Quantum Technologies node at NTU, the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies and Temasek Laboratories.
