Research Fellow – Quantum Materials Physics

About the role

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Belopolski Research Group (QuantumX Labs) and advance the study of topological quantum materials.

Key responsibilities

• Synthesize atomically precise thin films of novel topological materials using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and related techniques.
• Characterize electronic, magnetic, and optical properties via transport measurements, ARPES at synchrotron facilities, and advanced optical spectroscopy.
• Develop in‑situ MBE acceleration methods using machine learning and integrate epitaxial layers with exfoliated two‑dimensional materials.
• Collaborate with nanofabrication facilities and other research groups to build devices and explore applications in electronics, photonics, quantum computing, catalysis and biology.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in quantum physics, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with low‑temperature transport, superconductivity, magnetic skyrmions, topological insulators or related quantum‑matter topics.
• Strong theoretical and mathematical background to develop models and interpret experimental data.

Required skills

• Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and pulsed laser deposition (PLD) for materials synthesis.
• Low‑temperature transport characterization (PPMS, MPMS, dilution fridge).
• Optical techniques such as second‑harmonic generation, photoluminescence and Raman spectroscopy.
• Angle‑resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) at synchrotron facilities.
• Exfoliation and device fabrication of 2D materials (graphene, chalcogenides).
• Machine‑learning methods for high‑throughput experimental control.