Scientist for Advanced Photonics (Photonic Computing and Quantum Computing)
As part of IME’s Photonics & Sensors Department, the candidate will paticipate in various projects for the development of photonic computing, quantum photonics, or other photonic applications. This will include photonic circuit design, characterization, electro-optic integration, and verification of system functionalities. You will work closely with an excellent multidisciplinary team working on photonics, electronics, semiconductor process, integration, and fab operation.
Responsibilities:
- Design of photonic integrated circuits for advanced photonic applications, including but not limited to photonic computing, quantum photonics, etc.
- Development of optical testing platform for advanced photonic applications. This emphasizes on the application-specific testing with multi-channel in, multi-channel out.
- Development of electro-optic testing platform for advanced photonic applications. This focuses on the electro-optic integration and relevant high-speed control interface.
- Verification of electro-optic system functionalities. This emphasizes on the realization of targeted algorithm implemented on photonic integrated circuits, as well as data analysis, trouble-shooting and optimization.
- Preparation of technical presentations and papers for internal meetings, as well as conferences and journals.
- Collaborate with project team to ensure quality and on-time delivery for various projects. You will get a chance to expose to both industrial and academic projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Integrated Photonics, Microelectronics, Opto-electronics, Physics or equivalent.
- Experience in one or more topics listed below is strongly preferred: Photonic computing, quantum computing, LiDar, optical switch array, compute-in-memory.
- Hands-on experience in photonic simulation using various electrical / photonics design software.
- Hands-on experience in photonics and microelectronic testing at circuit level or above.
- Strong communication, industry awareness, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong self-motivation and interest in the next-generation photonics technology development.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
