Joint Postdoctoral Recruitment — Qiu Cheng-Wei & Jun Lu Groups, National University of Singapore (NUS)

Research Areas: Thermal Photonics and Topology in Thermal Engineering

Team Profiles

Prof. Qiu Cheng-Wei

Prof. Qiu is a Provost’s Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS and an internationally leading scholar in nanophotonics, metamaterials, and structured light-field control. His research spans metasurface optics, nanoscale light manipulation, topological optics, and quantum optics. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of eLight and sits on the editorial boards of Laser & Photonics Reviews, Advanced Optical Materials, ACS Photonics, and other top journals, exerting significant influence on the global development of optics and materials science.

Prof. Jun Lu

Prof. Jun Lu joined the Departments of Chemistry and Physics at NUS in February 2025 as a Presidential Young Professor. His research focuses on chiral nano–topological engineering, thermal photonics, ultrafast light–heat interactions, and structured light. Group website: www.junlulab.com

Open Position

Postdoctoral Fellow

Representative Research Topics (including but not limited to)

• Structured and chiral thermal photon sources (e.g., CPL thermal emission, OAM thermal photons);

• Ultrafast-laser–driven photothermal dynamics and symmetry breaking;

• Data-driven thermal photonics and materials design (ML/AI-assisted inverse design);

• Topological thermal transport and nonreciprocal thermal radiation.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct independent and collaborative research projects and drive high-quality publications;

2. Participate in experiment design, nanodevice fabrication, and photothermal/spectroscopic/thermal-transport characterization;

3. Mentor students and support projects and collaborations;

4. Actively engage in grant applications and academic exchange.

Qualifications

1. Recently awarded or soon-to-be-awarded PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or related fields;

2. Research experience in thermal photonics, optical/thermal metamaterials, nanophotonics, ultrafast optics, infrared spectroscopy, or related areas;

3. Strong publication record in mainstream international journals;

4. Experience with numerical simulation, micro/nanofabrication, IR/terahertz optical characterization, or femtosecond-laser experiments is a plus;

5. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Work Environment & Compensation

• Salary & Benefits: Competitive package per NUS policies (specifics commensurate with experience and achievements);

• Research Support: Substantial start-up funding and access to advanced shared facilities;

• Career Development: Support for independent grant applications and conference travel; encouragement to develop independent research directions.

Application

Please email the following materials to jun_lu@nus.edu.sg (email subject: Postdoc_Name_CurrentAffiliation_Availability):

1. CV (including publication list);

2. 1–3 representative papers (full text);

3. 1–2 pages describing past research and future plans;

4. Contact information for at least three referees (name, title, affiliation, email).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Start date is

flexible and negotiable.