Research Assistant
nanyang technological university
📍 ntu main campus singapore singapore🕐 21d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**About SPMS:**
The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU is dedicated to high-impact scientific research and technological innovation in optics, physics, and advanced instrumentation.
We are seeking a motivated Project Officer / Research Assistant to join our group focusing on structured light and optical manipulation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Conduct numerical simulations (COMSOL, FDTD, Matlab) of optical forces and particle dynamics under structured light.
* Setup and run optical tweezers experiments to verify theoretical models.
* Analyze research data and assist in preparing scientific publications.
* Assist with general laboratory management and administrative tasks.
**Job Requirements:**
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Optics, Precision Instrumentation, or related fields.
* Experience in optical tweezers setups or numerical wave-optical/electromagnetic simulations.
* Proficient in tools such as Matlab, COMSOL, FDTD Lumerical, or Python.
* Good communication and writing skills.
* Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU