Doctoral scholarship holder optical readout of molecular spin qubits

Karlstad University; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious research university in Antwerp seeks a Doctoral Scholarship Holder for optical readout of molecular spin qubits. The role involves preparing a PhD thesis and conducting research using optically detected magnetic resonance techniques. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, or related field. Additional benefits include funding for follow-up research and support for commuting. The application deadline is January 29, 2026.

Prestations

Ecocheques

Internet-connectivity allowance

Bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport costs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science.
• A motivated person committed to a doctoral project.
• Teaching competences aligned with the University’s vision.
• Attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and defend a PhD thesis in Physics or Chemistry.
• Use optically detected magnetic resonance for research.
• Publish scientific articles related to the project.
• Carry out teaching and research support tasks.

Connaissances

Motivation for doctoral project

Attention to quality and integrity

Creativity

Cooperation

Background in optical/electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy

Formation

Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science

Description du poste

Doctoral scholarship holder optical readout of molecular spin qubits

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.

The Departments of Physics and Chemistry in the Faculty of Sciences are looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of optical readout of molecular spin qubits.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Physics or Chemistry.
• Within this project you will use a technique called optically detected magnetic resonance to read out molecular spin qubits. You will be in charge of sample preparation and spectroscopic characterisation (absorption, emission spectroscopy) and optically detected magnetic resonance. You will also investigate spin coherence times in these qubits by pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. You will be embedded in a multidisciplinary research group, under the supervision of Prof. S. Cambré and Prof. S. Van Doorslaer (both TSM 2 research group).
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for our departments (supervision of practica).

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Physics, Chemistry or Materials science or a closely related field.
• You are a motivated person, willing to show commitment for a doctoral project.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• A background in optical and/ or electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy is a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Together with your promotors, you will apply for additional follow-up research funding.
• The planned start date is 1st of March 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken, building N in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including January 29th 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
  • Contact details of at least two previous supervisors
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the next step(s) in the selection procedure.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family‑friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

Job details

Title: Doctoral scholarship holder optical readout of molecular spin qubits

Closing date: 2026-02-16 (Europe/Brussels)