Senior Scientist I, IMRE

About This Role

A*STAR seeks a Senior Scientist to lead the design and simulation of next-generation metasurface-based optical sensing devices, applying advanced electromagnetic modeling to nanophotonic platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate metasurface structures for optical sensing applications.
• Optimize device performance using numerical simulation tools (FDTD, FEM, RCWA).
• Analyze results based on nanophotonics and optical physics principles.
• Support experimental efforts, including optical and electrical characterization.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams for design-to-experiment alignment.
• Contribute to technical publications and intellectual property.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, EE, Photonics, or related field.
• Strong foundation in optical physics and nanophotonics.
• Proven experience in metasurface design and simulation.
• Familiarity with optical sensing devices and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical FDTD, COMSOL).
• Ability to translate concepts into practical device designs.