Job Description
Job Title:  Scientist, Optical Technologies & Flat Optics, IMRE
Requisition ID:  2798
Posting Start Date:  26/10/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join us in advancing the future of Flat Optics under the Semiconductor Flagship. The successful candidate will help develop cutting-edge research on next-generation optoelectronic devices for optical tracking and communications, using metasurfaces and fluorescent materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop next-generation of optoelectronic devices using quantum dots, dyes, metasurfaces, etc for optical communications
  • Setup optical and electrical systems, and characterize performance including optical efficiency, bandwidth, power consumption, signal integrity, etc.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across silicon photonics, integration and packaging.
  • Contribute to intellectual property generation through invention disclosures and patent applications.
  • Support translational research and collaborations with industry partners.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in high-speed electronics
  • Experience in optical tracking algorithm and modelling 
  • Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills
  • Good team player who can collaborate with industry and academic partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of high-speed communication systems, and digital signal processing using FPGA.
  • Knowledge in optical device modelling and simulation tools (e.g. Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL).
  • Track record of publications in relevant fields.

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.