The Radio-Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems (RF-MEMS) team at Institute of Microelectronics (IME) Singapore is looking for a reconfigurable metasurface research scientist. The scientist will work with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of promising metasurface-based technologies for terahertz wireless communication devices

The job responsibilities will include:

·         Designing reconfigurable metasurfaces for terahertz beam control

·         Developing comprehensive electromagnetic simulation models of metasurface

·         Developing analytical models of terahertz metasurface functionalities

·         Developing the process flow for fabrication of terahertz metasurface by working with process integration team to ensure successful fabrication of devices

·         Specifying integrated circuit and packaging requirements for metasurface devices and communicating the requirements to the respective teams

·         Building test setups and PCB circuits for characterizing reconfigurable metasurface devices

 Job Requirements

·         Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Applied Physics or equivalent

·         Minimum 3 years of experience in metasurface design (PhD work can be counted)

·         Good intuition and a deep understanding of fundamental electromagnetic principles of metasurface. Experience in terahertz domain and/or beam steering design is preferred.

·         Knowledge of typical terahertz metasurface fabrication processes, with some experience in microfabrication.

·         Experience with electromagnetic simulation software such as CST, COMSOL, Lumerical, or HFSS

·         Hands on experience in terahertz characterization is a plus

·         Experience in reconfigurable metasurface is a plus.

·         Experience in microelectromechanical systems as active element for metasurface reconfiguration is a plus.

·         Experience with layout drawing software, such as Cadence, L-edit is a plus.

·         Python programming skills for data analysis is a plus.

·         Good communication and presentation skills

·         Ability to work independently, as well as being an excellent team player