Research Fellow in Quantum Photonics (Product Design and Engineering), NTU Singapore
Job Description
NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is hiring a Research Fellow in quantum photonics for a project on product design and engineering for quantum technologies. The fellow will apply optics and electronics design skills to develop and optimise quantum technology and quantum photonics systems, and will also look after the laboratory’s administration and logistics. It suits someone with a PhD who likes turning lab set-ups into engineered products.
At a glance
- Position: Research Fellow
- School: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Location: NTU Main Campus, Singapore
- Posted: 16 July 2026
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 14 October 2026)
Key responsibilities
- Carry out research on product design and engineering for quantum technologies
- Apply optics and electronics design knowledge to develop and optimise quantum technology and quantum photonics systems
- Take responsibility for administrative and logistical upkeep of laboratory operations
NTU’s posting for this role is brief. It describes a project on product design and engineering for quantum technologies within the School of EEE, with the fellow applying optics and electronics design skills to quantum photonics systems. Candidates should ask the hiring team which systems and partners the project involves.
What NTU is looking for
- A PhD in electrical engineering or quantum engineering
- Familiarity with quantum technologies (experience in quantum photonics is preferred)
- Proven experience in product design, project leadership and optical alignment
- Good written and oral communication, and motivation for multidisciplinary research
Pay and location
NTU does not publish a salary in this posting, and no closing date is given. NTU notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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
- The posting is short, so ask at interview which quantum photonic product the project targets.
- Show a product or prototype you designed, including optics and electronics.
- Bring evidence of project leadership (budgets, timelines, teams).
- Mention any experience with quantum communication or quantum sensing hardware.
About NTU Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is one of Asia's leading technological universities, with large research centres in photonics, semiconductors and hardware security, and research programmes on quantum technologies and quantum-safe systems.
