Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Explore the Frontiers of Neuroimaging, Photonics, and Quantum Optics
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Explore the Frontiers of Neuroimaging, Photonics, and Quantum Optics
Are you ready to embark on a cutting-edge research journey that spans the realms of neuroimaging, photonics, and quantum optics? We invite passionate and creative researchers to join our dynamic team as a Postdoctoral Fellow. In our group at TU Delft, we offer a unique opportunity to shape your research path within these exciting and interconnected fields:
1.Neuroimaging Revolution: Dive into the world of neuroimaging with Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs). Contribute to groundbreaking research that unlocks the mysteries of the human brain and has a direct impact on healthcare, neuroscience, and psychology.
2.Photonics Pioneering:Explore the possibilities of single-photon integrated photonics. Develop cutting-edge devices and techniques that harness the power of single photons for applications in quantum communication, sensing, and computing. Your innovations could redefine the future of technology.
3.Quantum Optics Quest: Delve into the fascinating world of quantum optics. Contribute to experiments and projects that push the boundaries of quantum phenomena, including entanglement and quantum-enhanced measurements.
Job description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow in our lab, you will have the freedom to design and execute research projects that align with your interests and expertise. Our supportive environment encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration, allowing you to explore the intersections of neuroimaging, photonics, and quantum optics. You will also have the exciting opportunity to mentor and supervise projects and students, fostering the next generation of innovative researchers.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we believe diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. Join our already diverse and inclusive research community.
What We Offer:
- Cutting-Edge Resources: Access state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the latest nanofabrication facilities, photonics devices and equipment, and cryogenic quantum optics setups.
- Mentorship: Collaborate closely with renowned experts in neuroimaging, photonics, and quantum optics. This is part of a Eurpean project and you get to regularly meet with partners in UK, Italy, Germany, and Spain. In addition you will receive personalized guidance to help you achieve your research goals.
- Flexibility: Tailor your research projects to your interests. We believe in the power of individual creativity.
Specifications
- 36—40 hours per week
- €3226—€5090 per month
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Requirements
Have a PhD degree (or be close to graduation) in physics or engineering.
- Background in Quantum mechanics and solid-state physics (bandgap, electrons, phonons, etc.).
- Strong experimental skills.
- Good English proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and genuine interest in team work.
Following experiences are not mandatory but will be considered as an advantage:
- Familiarity with superconductors (theoretical/experimental) particularly experience with SNSPDs.
- Experience with cryogenics.
- Familiarity with quantum optics/nano-photonics/integrated photonics.
- Nanofabrication experience; particularly litography experience with photonic devices and superconducting detectors.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: 2 jaar.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
Employer
Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
Department
Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
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Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. I. Esmaeil Zadeh: i.esmaeilzadeh@tudelft.nl
Specifications
- Postdoc
- Natural sciences
- 36—40 hours per week
- €3226—€5090 per month
- Doctorate
- TUD04399
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Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 09/10/2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy. This exemption must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon. Click here for more information.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
Application procedure
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 09/10/2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy. This exemption must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon. Click here for more information.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
Make sure to apply no later than 9 Oct 2023 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam).