Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Twente (UT)
- Research Field
- Physics
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 40.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Join our dynamic team on the forefront of innovation! We're seeking a talented postdoc candidate to lead groundbreaking research in low-loss silicon nitride integrated photonics for security applications. Dive into the world of nanofabrication in UT's cutting-edge Nanolab, where you'll craft waveguides, analyze results, and showcase proof-of-principle demonstrations in the captivating realm of quantum optics.
Your home base? The Adaptive Quantum Optics (AQO) chair at the prestigious MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, nestled within the vibrant University of Twente. Under the guidance of Prof. Pepijn Pinkse, you'll be part of a collaborative environment, closely working with colleagues in the integrated photonics program.
Requirements
- You have a PhD degree in Physics and a solid background in integrated photonics, (quantum) optics.
- You have a good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
- You have a creative mindset and excellent analytical and communication skills.
- An excellent command of English.
- You are a teamplayer.
Additional Information
- A full-time position for two years, and the flexibility to work (partially) from home.
- Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
- You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.877,- to a maximum of € 5.090,-.
- There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
- Free access to sports facilities on campus.
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
- Excellent career support and courses for your professional and personal development.
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before March 31 and should include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications.
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Pepijn Pinkse, p.w.h.pinkse@utwente.nl.
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universiteit Twente
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Enschede
- Postal Code
- 7522NB
- Street
- Drienerlolaan 5
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Enschede
- Website
- Street
- Drienerlolaan 5
- Postal Code
- 7522 NB