Research Associate/Fellow (Optical Fiber Fabrication)

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 Associate/Fellow to support optical fiber fabrication. The successful candidate will work closely with the Reporting Officer on ongoing research projects related to high-power lasers. The role will involve designing, fabricating, and characterizing specialty optical fibers, including laser gain fibers and hollow-core fibers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and fabricate specialty optical fibers in the fiber fabrication facility at NTU

• Characterize drawn optical fibers and maintain a proper catalogue

• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues in the fiber fabrication facility

• Manage procurement of assets and consumables

• Provide ad hoc administrative support as required

Job Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field

• Experience in optical fiber fabrication

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU