Research Fellow (Quantum Nanophotonics)

The School of Electrical & Electronic Engineeringisseeking a talented independent-minded and highly motivated Research Fellow (PhD) keen on theoretically and/or experimentally tackling fundamental questions in the study of light-matter interactions. Our project aims to conclusively demonstrate that the shaping of electron wavepackets can affect the shape of outgoing radiation; and to develop electron waveshaping as a versatile tool for enhancing the output of compact X-ray sources and single-photon sources. This builds on our recent breakthroughs in QED theory (Nature Comms 2021: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-21367-1) and in generating X-ray radiation in van der Waals materials (Nature Photonics 2020: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-020-0689-7). Visit our group website for more details of our research: https://sites.google.com/view/ljwgroup

Job Responsibilities

• For theorists:
  - Development of quantum electrodynamical models for free electron radiation
  - Development of techniques for enhancing and tailoring free electron-driven X-ray radiation via electron waveshaping

• For experimentalists:
  - Demonstration of shaping X-rays by shaping the wavepacket of input electrons in a transmission electron microscope setup
  - Development of techniques for enhancing and tailoring free electron-driven X-ray radiation via electron waveshaping

• Publication in top-tier peer-reviewed journals

• Assisting PI in grant writing

• Supervision of PhD and undergraduate students

Job Requirements

• PhD in Physics Mathematics Engineering or a related discipline from an internationally recognized institute

• Highly preferred for theorists:
  - Strong background in quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory
  - Familiar with photonics
  - Highly proficient in theoretical and/or computational tools

• Highly preferred for experimentalists:
  - Strong background with transmission electron microscopes scanning electron microscopes and/or DC/RF electron guns
  - Strong background in using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and/or wavelength dispersive X-ray spectroscopy

• Self-motivated and highly independent

• Works well individually as well as in a team

• Eager to learn new things and passionate about research

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