School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.
Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.
We are looking for a Research Assistant/ Research Associate to support fiber laser development. The successful candidate will assist the Reporting Officer in on-going research projects on fiber laser development. The role will focus on hollow-core fiber fabrication, fiber laser building, and laser performance characterization.
Key Responsibilities:
Fabricate hollow-core optical fibers in the fiber drawing facility at NTU
Characterize drawn optical fibers and maintain a proper catalogue
Assemble fiber lasers and evaluate their performance
Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues in the laser laboratory
Manage procurement of assets and consumables
Provide ad hoc administrative support as required
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
Strong problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Experience in optics experiments (preferred)
Experience with cleanroom operations and maintenance (preferred)
Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU