Senior Research Fellow (Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) with Single-Photon Detector)

Join Our Team at Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Nanyang Technological University Singapore

A Research Fellow position is currently available at the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies (CDPT) School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore.

The Research Fellow (Project Leader) will be required to develop and demonstrate single-photon light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems by integrating inhouse singlephoton detectors. The role will assess various LiDAR configurations optimize the optical timing and control subsystems validate performance in laboratory settings and help chart a pathway toward field-deployable prototypes with superior sensitivity timing and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

As an integral part of the project the Research Fellow is expected to conduct research in low-photon regime LiDAR; integrate light sources trigger/reference detection time-tagging synchronization and control electronics; establish measurement workflows benchmark detection range depth resolution field of view frame rate robustness under background light; perform optical/system simulations and develop control and data pipelines for acquisition reconstruction and visualization; provide measurement-driven feedback to the detector team; dissemination of results through publications reports and IP contributions.

The Research Fellow is expected to work generate ideas and experimentally prove them both independently and within team-working efforts with other researchers working on the project to deliver stateoftheart singlephoton imaging capabilities.

Job Requirements:

The Research Fellow will be required to:

• Design assemble and align a singlephotonenabled scanning microscope; integrate detector modules synchronization electronics and timetagging workflows.

• Develop imaging protocols and benchmark sensitivity contrast resolution and acquisition strategies on calibrated samples.

• Operating and maintaining research laboratories including advanced microscopy and spectroscopy equipment in compliance with safety and laboratory protocols.

• Analyze data prepare scientific publications and present findings at international conferences.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners on joint research projects and technology development.

• Contribute to progress reports project meetings and support day-to-day laboratory operations.

Moreover applicants:

• Must have a Ph.D. or Doctorate in Physics Optical/Photonic Engineering Information Science or closely related disciplines

• Applicants must have relevant research experience in optical/laser setups and scanning systems (eg galvo or similar) including alignment and throughput optimization.

• Applicants must have a good track record of scientific publications in international peer reviewed journals

• Applicants preferably should demonstrate extensive research experience in optical imaging setups such as low photon detectors/ timing/synchronization data acquisition and execution of light detection and ranging protocols.

• Applicants preferably should be familiar with single-photon detection concepts and time-of-flight or equivalent timing measurements awareness of noise efficiency and timing trade-offs in low-light imaging.

• Applicants should have competence in data acquisition/analysis and scripting for instrument control (e.g. Python/Matlab/LabVIEW)

• Applicants should show ability to work both independently and within a collaborative research team.

• Applicants should show strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and within an institution.

NTU seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit regardless of age race gender religion marital status and family responsibilities or disability.

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