[Early Advert] Research Fellow (Computational and theoretical modeling of free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics)

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding schools of Nanyang Technological University, ranking 1st in the world in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities (2025/2026); and 4th globally according to QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026).

The L. J. Wong Group on X-ray & Free Electron Quantum Nanophotonics is one of the leading research groups in the world on X-ray photonics, having been recognized as a 2024 Falling Walls Winner in Physical Sciences for “Breaking the Wall of Quantum X-ray Tech” by the Falling Walls Foundation. [Group website: https://sites.google.com/view/ljwgroup]

We are seeking a Research Fellow to spearhead cutting-edge research in the computational and theoretical modeling of free-electron-driven X-ray photonics. Working closely with experimentalists, the research fellow will lead the study of coherent X-ray emission from free-electron-driven van der Waals materials, and the use of this platform for realizing X-ray phase-contrast imaging on a table-top scale.

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  Develop theoretical and numerical frameworks for free-electron-driven X-ray nanophotonics – i.e., model the physics of free electrons impinging on nanomaterials like van der Waals crystals, and subsequent coherent X-ray emission processes.

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  Lead papers and publish in high-impact journals

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  Present at top-tier international conferences

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field

• Familiarity with electrodynamics and electromagnetism; quantum physics/quantum electrodynamics is a plus

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