Faculty Position in Experimental Quantum Nanoscience

The Department of Quantum Nanoscience is looking for a experimentalist in quantum nanoscience to complement, strengthen and extend our competence in quantum matter, sensing, and transduction.

Job description

The Department of Quantum Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology invites candidates for an academic career track assistant professor position to complement, extend and strengthen the department’s competence in quantum matter, quantum transduction, and quantum sensing.

Quantum physics has been blooming in recent years as a hotbed of scientific and technological innovation with a broad research landscape explored by a worldwide community. Our department’s research programme focuses on new strategies to 1) design, build and characterize quantum materials, 2) develop quantum sensors endowed with the ultimate sensitivity of quantum probes, and 3) convert quantum information between different systems by means of transduction. From these research areas, the fundamental building blocks of future quantum technologies will emerge. We aspire to play a leading role in the ongoing endeavor to unlock the tremendous potential for innovation that lies in the quantum world.

We are looking for a promising experimental physicist with recognized expertise in the field of quantum nanoscience, from fundamental and/or technological perspectives. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the study of novel paradigms in quantum matter, such as topology, symmetry and coherence, as well as highly responsive quantum sensors and transducers. We seek candidates whose research profile expands our research directions while also creating synergy with research groups in the department.

Candidates should have a successful scientific track record and be able to formulate an independent research program addressing current scientific and technological challenges. The candidate is expected to participate in the teaching of courses offered by the Applied Physics faculty both at the undergraduate and at the graduate level.

Consideration of applications for a tenured associate or full professor level position may be given to qualified individuals.

The Department of Quantum Nanoscience is part of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft - one of the first five Kavli Institutes. For more information, please see https://qn.tudelft.nl

Job requirements 

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• a PhD degree and post-doctoral expertise in a field relevant for the position.
• the ability to lead projects, as well as to supervise, train, and support junior researchers.
• the ability to define and pursue an own research direction, evidenced by the track record and recommendations.
• the ability to design and deliver clear and engaging education.
• the ability to collaborate in research, educational and organizational projects.

TU Delft (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! 

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. 

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. 

Conditions of employment 

• Duration of contract is 18 months Temporary with prospect of permanent
• A job of 38-40 hours per week. 
• A salary based on Scale 11 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €4728 - €6433 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.  
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP. 
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year. 
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages. 
• Flexible working week. 
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget. 
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses. 
• Partially paid parental leave 
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program. 

Our department offers:

• a competitive start-up package to enable a quick start of the research program
• a collaborative, expert atmosphere with broad opportunities for synergy in quantum nanoscience
• independence and support in developing your own research line
• a well-equipped lab with an excellent support staff with professional technicians
• a contract following the university's collective labour agreement
• a large range of professional and personal development programs.
  
  

This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (1.0 FTE). During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years, for which a position will be available. With other Academic Career Track colleagues, you will participate in the Academic Career Track Development programme, where you are offered ample opportunities to develop yourself in the areas of Education, Research, Societal Impact & Innovation, and Leadership & Organisation. You will regularly discuss your development and results with senior staff based on a personalized development plan and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track. You will start with a temporary contract that will be converted to a permanent contract no later than 12 -18 months after a positive evaluation, based on continuous confidence in your development potential and fit in the organisation. Please see https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/working-at-tu-delft/academic-career-track for information on the TU Delft academic career track.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme as part of the Academic Career Track Development programme. 

Additional information

For information about this vacancy, or information about the academic career track, please contact:

• Prof.dr.ir. Toeno van der Sar, Head of Department. Email: t.vandersar@tudelft.nl
  or
• Lidewij Hickey, MSc, Department Manager. Email: l.o.hickey@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 24 November 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• a cover letter (max. 1 page)
• your CV including a list of your research outputs.
• a research statement (max. 3 pages) in which you explain your most important achievements and vision of your future research and how this would fit in the department of Quantum Nanoscience.
• an education statement outlining your experience and ideas for education (1 page max.).

A reading committee will assess the application. Selected candidates will be invited for a two-day visit with an in-person application. A first-stage interview could be held online.

You can address your application to Prof.dr.ir. Toeno van der Sar, Head of Department..

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
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