You are fascinated by atomic-scale control of materials for future semiconductor and energy technologies. You will join a growing research effort within a research group at a leading international university. The central challenge is to design and control materials at the atomic scale to enable next-generation devices with unprecedented performance, efficiency, and functionality.
What you do
You will contribute to one of the following complementary research directions:
- ALD for photonic integration: Development of functional dielectric coatings for III–V nanophotonic structures, targeting improved optical confinement, passivation, and loss control in nanoscale photonic devices. This project is embedded in a national program.
- Agentic AI for ALD: Develop AI-assisted experimental workflows for oxide semiconductor deposition, aiming to accelerate process optimization and unravel new process–property relationships, and contributing to a European project on agentic AI research assistance.
- ALD for next-generation energy storage technologies: Design and engineer thin films and interfaces of interest in next-generation lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, and green electricity-driven electrolyzers, in collaboration with Dutch academic and industrial partners.
All projects are united by a common philosophy: precise atomic-scale control of materials to enable future technologies in electronics, photonics, and energy storage. You will work in a highly collaborative environment within the research group, embedded in a strong semiconductor and nanomaterials ecosystem.
- Contribute to scientific output.
- Supervise PhD and MSc students.
- Actively collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
- Shape emerging research directions at the intersection of materials science, device physics, and data-driven experimentation.
What they ask
- Motivated researcher, with a PhD in (applied) physics, materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, or a comparable domain.
- Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstrable outputs.
- Strong background in thin film deposition (ALD, CVD, PVD) and/or semiconductor processing, and AI/ML experience specifically for the AI/ML position.
- Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality, independent research.
- Experience with at least one relevant domain: photonics, energy materials, or data-driven/AI methods.
- A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master's students and working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
- A proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
- Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English, good communication and leadership skills.
Practical
- A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network.
- You will work on a beautiful, green campus.
- Participation in the ABP pension scheme, with the employer paying 70% of the premium.
- High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
- Unlimited access to the modern on-campus sports center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
- Wellbeing support with free 24/7 access to a mental health support platform.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
- A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme and a compensation for moving expenses.
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